CONDITIONED Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

conditioned 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of conditioned

as in prepared

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as in reactive

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conditioned

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verb

past tense of condition

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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deconditioned

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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misadjusted

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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

Allison worries everyday fans are being conditioned to see the diamond – or the court or the field – as slot machines and the human athletes as spinning symbols that sometimes align as dollar signs. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 Time and again, the female characters, conditioned to be thrown into brutal competition with one another, find relief in solidarity. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 But restricting outfield positioning could fundamentally change baseball by dramatically increasing offense success rates on the type of quality contact teams, players, and fans, have been conditioned to value over years of watching the sport. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 For athletes who are conditioned by cue words or phrases, the effect might be even greater. — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Does Lowen distrust Verity for good reason, or has she just been conditioned to resent her? — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026 The problem is, we’re conditioned to expect something totally unrealistic. — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026 Communications teams are conditioned to feed the machine, and the machine is always hungry. — Amanda Simonian, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Glycerin draws moisture into thirsty skin and vitamin E keeps it soft and conditioned. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioned

Adjective

Plus, people hosting small gatherings and those who don’t want to tackle a whole turkey can select smaller turkey breasts, or even fully prepared birds that just need to be warmed up.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
In a December 2023 interview, Brand, now 51, sat alongside his attorney and delivered a lengthy prepared statement to detectives, maintaining that his encounters were consensual.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of prepared

Adjective

This would shift the system from a primarily reactive to a more predictive one.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
Executive Strategies For Implementation Applying TE to organizational settings requires a shift from reactive management to conscious engagement in leadership interactions.

— Gia Tskhovrebadze, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of reactive

Verb

Researchers also trained its walking system on flat ground, so navigating stairs and uneven surfaces remains a challenge.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Service is immaculate in that distinctly Japanese way—anticipatory, respectful, never overbearing—and there’s an elegance to the hospitality here that feels deeply ingrained rather than trained.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of trained

Verb

Chinese engineers have adapted a drag-reduction principle associated with high-speed underwater projectiles to improve the energy efficiency of commercial ships.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
North American male dragonflies, for instance, have adapted to warmer climates by losing color on their wings, according to a study in PNAS.

— Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of adapted

Verb

In 2001, mortality rates adjusted for age were just 2% higher in counties where the plurality voted for a Republican presidential candidate versus a Democratic candidate.

— Brandon Yan, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026
Many of them spent part of college or high school using such a cap and have adjusted to its look, which is much more prominent than a regular helmet.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of adjusted

Verb

Opponents falsely claimed the bill targeted agriculture broadly, although it was tailored strictly to dog-breeding operations.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
To stay updated on space weather and know the best times and places to catch auroras, consider using a space weather app tailored to your location.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026