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Definition of conditionednext

conditioned

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verb

past tense of condition

Example Sentences

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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
Glycerin draws moisture into thirsty skin and vitamin E keeps it soft and conditioned. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026 Thorough Air Sealing Even with adequate insulation, gaps and openings can let hot attic air into your home or conditioned air escape. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026 The pledge would cost more than $1 trillion and is conditioned on an election result rather than an economic one. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 This current group, so conditioned to disappointment, appeared destined to join them. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Film-forming polymers protect hair by providing an even thermal barrier, and sunflower seed oil glycerides keep hair silky, conditioned, and touchable—not lacquered into submission. — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026 The episode cuts back and forth between John’s tense interview and his upbringing, revealing how John was conditioned to be fearless from a young age. — Matt Minton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 This is where one is conditioned to expect a discussion of calm before storms, of late-summer hurricanes and the punishing realities of September markets. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 The return of service is conditioned on the reopening of Caracas’ main airport, American spokesperson Cameryn Junck said. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioned
Adjective
  • Wash it all down with a couple of Wet Martinis, one of the prepared vermouths that packs a punch thanks to the sharp splash of orange bitters.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The group included people who were prepared and able to influence what happened next.
    — Angela Cusack, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Additionally, the metal has a non reactive layer of chromium oxide that further inhibits the strong chemical bond necessary for an actual seasoning to develop.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
  • That turns renewals into strategic conversations instead of reactive cost-cutting exercises.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • As physicians, we are trained to look beyond today’s symptoms and focus on long-term health.
    — Disha Narang, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Momi Nonmi Chef Chris Chung trained at Uni before opening Momi Nomi in 2017 in Cambridge’s Inman Square.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Fish can be hard to find and harder to catch this time of year, but American anglers have adapted to difficult fishing conditions.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Back in June, it was announced that Kendrick would direct the Netflix film, adapted from Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best-selling novel.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
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
Adjective
  • Davidsen bucks up her balky husband with a bloodthirsty holler, stiffens her voice against doubt, and, in her final sleepwalking scene, taps into the tender stratum of Lady Macbeth’s subconscious.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Not to mention, all the subconscious terrain, where one wrestles with memory, vulnerability, and presence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • At restaurants, plates grow cold while lighting is adjusted and angles are tested.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Even though the analysis adjusted for several potential confounding factors, other unmeasured factors could still contribute to the observed relationship.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • These have the perfect mix of stretch and cotton for a loose but tailored fit.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • There’s been a recent resurgence among celebrities pivoting from traditional wedding-day attire for looks that are tailored and distinct.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Conditioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioned. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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