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as in trained
to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness
the length of time that it takes for runners to condition their bodies for a marathon
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as in adapted
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
a company that must condition its traditional ways of doing business to the realities of the global economy
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Recent Examples of conditioned
Malik Peay, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2023
The new formula is infused with a luscious blend of flower oils so that lashes feel conditioned and supple to the touch.
—Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Sep. 2022
Getting a little more active, a little more mobile, a little more conditioned.
—BostonGlobe.com, 2 Oct. 2021
That would leave him time for only one practice round on the U.S. Open-conditioned course.
—Doug Ferguson, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2021
Apply this shade to dry, conditioned hair, leave it on for 45 minutes.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2021
But this conditioned climate exists in a Smithsonian facility in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, thousands of miles from the birds’ ancestral home along the Caribbean coast of Venezuela.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Apr. 2020
Is the show of regret a conditioned response associated with receiving a less severe punishment?
—Charlotte Hu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2011
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
In the current atmosphere, where so many have been conditioned to believe that the news media is a liberal wasteland, confirmation bias helps with the heavy lifting.
—Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Californians have been conditioned to consider recycling to be an unchallengeable proposition.
—Kerry Jackson, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
The ventilator uses fans to bring in a reliable outdoor air supply that’s partially conditioned by exchanging heat and moisture with exhausted air, providing good indoor air quality with low energy impact and stable indoor conditions.
—William Bahnfleth, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Which of yesterday’s NBA deals matter Trade deadlines in professional sports have conditioned us to believe everything will happen on deadline day.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Netanyahu conditioned Gaza’s reconstruction on Hamas disarmament and tunnel destruction, potentially using control of Rafah as leverage in ongoing negotiations.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
News gatherers showed up every day at the same time, rather like stray cats conditioned by saucers of milk set out at regular times, and the captain was always there to share some new report.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Israel had conditioned the opening of the Rafah crossing and advancement to the second phase of the Gaza peace plan upon retrieval and return of all of the living and deceased hostages.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
As the protagonist Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1968), Duane Jones unveiled a distinct facet of pre-conditioned Black martyrdom.
—Malik Peay, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2023
The new formula is infused with a luscious blend of flower oils so that lashes feel conditioned and supple to the touch.
—Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Sep. 2022
Getting a little more active, a little more mobile, a little more conditioned.
—BostonGlobe.com, 2 Oct. 2021
That would leave him time for only one practice round on the U.S. Open-conditioned course.
—Doug Ferguson, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2021
Apply this shade to dry, conditioned hair, leave it on for 45 minutes.
—Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2021
But this conditioned climate exists in a Smithsonian facility in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, thousands of miles from the birds’ ancestral home along the Caribbean coast of Venezuela.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Apr. 2020
Is the show of regret a conditioned response associated with receiving a less severe punishment?
—Charlotte Hu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2011
Verb
At the time, the NBA conditioned eligibility on a player reaching the four-year anniversary of his high school class graduation.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
In the current atmosphere, where so many have been conditioned to believe that the news media is a liberal wasteland, confirmation bias helps with the heavy lifting.
—Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Californians have been conditioned to consider recycling to be an unchallengeable proposition.
—Kerry Jackson, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
The ventilator uses fans to bring in a reliable outdoor air supply that’s partially conditioned by exchanging heat and moisture with exhausted air, providing good indoor air quality with low energy impact and stable indoor conditions.
—William Bahnfleth, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Which of yesterday’s NBA deals matter Trade deadlines in professional sports have conditioned us to believe everything will happen on deadline day.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Netanyahu conditioned Gaza’s reconstruction on Hamas disarmament and tunnel destruction, potentially using control of Rafah as leverage in ongoing negotiations.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
News gatherers showed up every day at the same time, rather like stray cats conditioned by saucers of milk set out at regular times, and the captain was always there to share some new report.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Israel had conditioned the opening of the Rafah crossing and advancement to the second phase of the Gaza peace plan upon retrieval and return of all of the living and deceased hostages.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioned
Adjective
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But during a Zoom call with reporters Monday, Miller credited Codie for accepting constructive criticism from the coaches and staying prepared for his opportunity.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Be prepared for slippery roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Your sign’s financial sector has reactive influences, and good decisions are seldom made when Universal stars are underwater.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Monday episodes will offer reactive analysis following the past weekend’s race drama, while Thursday episodes will dive deep into the biggest story of the week alongside interviews with big names on the F1 circuit.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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George trained for months and months and months.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Artistic Edge Dance Centre preps dancers for professional opportunities, and many alumni who trained there have moved on to professional jobs and college dance programs throughout the country, Smutek said.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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This article was translated and adapted from Spanish by John Newton.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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After Michael Mann’s underperforming 1986 film Manhunter adapted Harris’ earlier Hannibal novel Red Dragon, Orion Pictures landed Gene Hackman to direct and star in The Silence of the Lambs.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Part of the impetus for all these openings is the same reason Las Vegas is so primed for these restaurants in the first place.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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One team looked primed and ready to play.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On view through March 29, the exhibition traces Lynch’s lifelong dialogue between material experimentation and subconscious imagery, including a series of photographs taken in Berlin in 1999.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Visualization primes the subconscious so bodies react automatically during competition, when fast-moving courses demand instinctive responses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To capture the look and feel of the first season of the show, Selman says that the animators adjusted the visual style for the opening sequence.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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The statement also said air traffic control operation delays were affecting departures and arrivals and flight schedules would have to be adjusted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Services include hot stone therapy, classic Swedish massage, aromatherapy massages, and facials tailored to each guest.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Robotic missions are cheaper, they can be tailored to meet the limitations of the current technology, and there isn't nearly the same level of risk involved.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Conditioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioned. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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