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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
Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
In larger rooms, fans can also help circulate conditioned air more evenly, preventing hot spots that often develop far from vents.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Our team is extremely well conditioned.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
We have been conditioned to believe that loving care requires the constant presence of highly palatable reward, rebranding the slow-motion collapse of metabolic health as a form of kindness.
—Joshua Moen, STAT, 8 June 2026
But King, of course, was responding to the injustice of an era in which even the most basic civil rights were conditioned on race, when white was synonymous with free.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
The city’s commitment to awarding the project financial support, however, was conditioned on the proposal being taxable, city staff have said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
So in the second inning Monday night, when Chapman watched Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Jackson Chourio leap at the base of the outfield wall, he was conditioned to expect the worst.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 June 2026
High performers are conditioned to respond fast, trust leadership, and execute without friction.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 1 June 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
But librarians and educators stress that what’s more important than matters of taste is keeping kids conditioned to reading at a crucial developmental moment.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
In larger rooms, fans can also help circulate conditioned air more evenly, preventing hot spots that often develop far from vents.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Our team is extremely well conditioned.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
We have been conditioned to believe that loving care requires the constant presence of highly palatable reward, rebranding the slow-motion collapse of metabolic health as a form of kindness.
—Joshua Moen, STAT, 8 June 2026
But King, of course, was responding to the injustice of an era in which even the most basic civil rights were conditioned on race, when white was synonymous with free.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
The city’s commitment to awarding the project financial support, however, was conditioned on the proposal being taxable, city staff have said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
So in the second inning Monday night, when Chapman watched Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Jackson Chourio leap at the base of the outfield wall, he was conditioned to expect the worst.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 June 2026
High performers are conditioned to respond fast, trust leadership, and execute without friction.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioned
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In a joint statement, leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom said the countries were prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps on its nuclear program after the United States and Iran reached a deal to end their war.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Keep track of fires and be prepared to leave.—
Don Sweeney,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Residents can dispose of corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive substances.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Filling this time with meetings (or low-yield tasks) means surrendering the hours best suited for deep work and strategic thinking to reactive demands.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Families may also appreciate that the kids’ club has trained autism-spectrum counselors.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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We were trained for the first problem.—
Julie Averill,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The visitors adapted to each child — favorite teams, favorite sports, favorite players — at one point breaking into an enthusiastic chant for the New York Knicks, drawing cheers from kids and parents alike.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Christina alleged that Joan physically and emotionally abused her and Christopher in her best-selling 1978 memoir, Mommie Dearest, which was adapted for the 1981 film that starred Faye Dunaway.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 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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Her Taurus moon also occupies her 12th house, an area of the birth chart associated with spirituality, secrecy and subconscious realms.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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All in all, a funny glimpse at the power of the mob to both protect and serve our collective subconscious.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Verb
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That’s combined with the haul from the original 2004 film, which ended its run with $326 million, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In May, the Nasdaq adjusted its rules to allow for the faster inclusion of mega IPOs like SpaceX into the Nasdaq 100, shortening the window to 15 days from three months before eligibility for inclusion.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The interceptor carries a small payload tailored for neutralizing drones and similar aerial targets while maintaining a compact and cost-effective design.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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This tailored wrap skirt looks great beachside or in the city.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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“Conditioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioned. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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