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adjective

Definition of conditionednext
1
as in prepared

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as in reactive

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conditioned

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verb

past tense of condition
1
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
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
Verb
Our athletes are better trained, conditioned, equipped, and coached than ever before. — Ted Leonsis, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Those were the hard exile years, when Cubans expected to celebrate the next Christmas in Havana and conditioned the sale of their house on the fall of Fidel Castro, while trying to build businesses and careers because the stay did not seem short. — Sarah Moreno august 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 In the corporate world, we have been conditioned to compartmentalize our existence. — Dr. Shiny Burcu Unsal, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 If Saudi Arabia were to accept a regional fuel bank in lieu of a sovereign enrichment capability, that arrangement need not be conditioned on immediate normalization with Israel. — Yoel Guzansky, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026 Choose Small, Skinny Okra Pods Although we’ve been conditioned to think bigger is better, this is not true with okra. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 This can help address the root cause of behaviors such as spending excessive time in bed awake, maintaining irregular sleep schedules, and conditioned arousal such as worrying about sleep. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 31 July 2026 Seal air leaks and improve insulation to stop conditioned air from escaping your home. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 30 July 2026 The loan is conditioned on Alterra taking a long-term office location in Upper Downtown, which stretches between Broadway and Speer Boulevard, and between Colfax Avenue and 20th Street. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioned
  1. prepared
  2. reactive
  3. trained
  4. adapted
  5. primed
  6. subconscious
  7. adjusted
  8. tailored
Adjective
  • Credentials Without Capability This is the leader who has the title, the résumé, the years of experience, but is not prepared to lead in conditions that exist today.
    — Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ellison said Friday that the company still expects to win at trial, but is prepared to offer concessions to get the deal done sooner than that.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of prepared
Adjective
  • Despite Villa reaching their zenith under Emery in May, there was a growing argument to undergo a stable transitional phase, providing youthful impetus and appearing proactive, rather than reactive, in lowering the age of the squad.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Staff can spend less time on reactive, repetitive work and more time on the interactions that genuinely require a human touch.
    — Brett White, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of reactive
Verb
  • Makhachev and Nurmagomedov, who have trained together much of their lives, were coached by Nurmagomedov’s father, Abdulmanap.
    — Mark Puleo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The office set up a AI Governance Committee to oversee how the technology gets used and to make sure staff are trained to use it.
    — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of trained
Verb
  • Some surviving sections remain usable, illustrating the durability of construction adapted closely to the surrounding landscape.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Henry Fonda and Hepburn won leading acting honors, and the film won for screenplay, which Ernest Thompson adapted from his play of the same name.
    — Beth Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapted
Adjective
  • 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
  • One team looked primed and ready to play.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Definition of primed
Adjective
  • We are swayed by subconscious gestures that ultimately have no bearing on a person’s ability to do a job, like poor posture or a weak handshake.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Nolan has embraced an elaborately mathematical approach to storytelling and somehow applied it successfully to the subjects of subconscious corporate espionage, space exploration, and World War II.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of subconscious
Verb
  • Every case has a value, which is determined by the likely amount of recovery or exposure as adjusted by the likely chance or winning or losing ― plus the attorney fees, expenses and costs to get the case over the finish line.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The store adjusted its merchandise to meet demand, stocking lumber for the first time.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusted
Verb
  • Different people also learn in different ways and having a computer that is personally tailored to them could help facilitate a middle schooler’s everyday learning experience.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Enjoy around-the-clock lifestyle management and planning support tailored to your specific needs—and designed to save you time.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of tailored

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