1
as in health
a state of being or fitness
a car that was 10 years old but still in good condition
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2
as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
you'll get a bonus with the condition that we meet our sales forecast
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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
a skin condition that prevents me from staying out in the sun for very long
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as in requirement
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
water is a condition for life on Earth
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
their parents placed several conditions on their weekend plans
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as in to train
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 to adapt
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 condition
Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Carter, who was federal supervised release at the time, faces additional penalties for violating conditions of his supervised release, authorities said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Thursday, Correa came back in the sort of trade Crane has become conditioned to constructing.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The survey of 334 leaders revealed a cautious optimism: 36% rated the U.S. economy as excellent or good, and 62% believe conditions will hold steady or improve in the next year.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Carter, who was federal supervised release at the time, faces additional penalties for violating conditions of his supervised release, authorities said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Thursday, Correa came back in the sort of trade Crane has become conditioned to constructing.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condition
Noun
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For example, after one of its contract was leaked, Bahamian Health Minister Michael Darville, in address to Parliament in June, announced the termination of existing contracts with Cuban health professionals following discussions with the U.S.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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The doc, directed by Skye Borgman, features interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers and health professionals.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Walker had already blocked some provisions of the statute that bar noncitizens and residents of other states from gathering petitions to get a measure on the ballot.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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But over the years, the courts, Congress, and the first Trump administration eviscerated provisions of the ACA.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Water plants in the morning so foliage dries quickly to reduce the risk of foliar diseases.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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This greater understanding is now being explored as potential preventions or therapies for a wide range of diseases, from H5N1 bird flu and HIV to cancer.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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Innovating through devising shortcuts and alternatives is often a key requirement of life with a disability, as is an appetite for identifying and becoming early adopters of technologies with the potential to make life that bit easier.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Texas is the 29th state to adopt a financial literacy requirement, according to Next Gen Personal Finance, a nonprofit that offers free curriculum to schools nationwide.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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The cheapest pass at Jackson Hole, WY with no blackout dates or restrictions is currently $2,950.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Wi-Fi shutoffs, parental controls, social-media bans, and other restrictions can help fill the gap, but many kids will figure out ways to flout the rules.—
Rheana Murray,
The Atlantic,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To date, it’s trained thousands of residents, distributed Narcan kits and led one of Chicago’s largest treatment diversion program.—
Steve Sewall,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Last year, the agency trained more than 5,550 people across every Wisconsin county to help care workers, child care professionals, teachers and physicians better support people with developmental disabilities, DaWalt said.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Because the technology powering this deception is evolving quickly, HR leaders must adapt to keep fraud out of the hiring process.—
Casey Marquette,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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But his body soon adapted and, eventually, the new plan got him to the big leagues, following in the path of Travis Adams, who reached the majors about a month earlier.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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Coach Andy Reid recently said his player is in tip-top shape.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many organizations proudly claim their identity security is in good shape; 74% rate themselves as advanced or established.—
Arun Shrestha,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condition. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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