as in activity
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
the actor went through months of conditioning in order to play the role of the buffed hero in the action film
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as in strengthening
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as in training
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 adjusting
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 conditioning
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
This is a particular problem for Task-Ambience air conditioning (TAAC) systems.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Dyson also claims that the Omega nourishing collection delivers up to 94 percent stronger hair, compared to using non-conditioning shampoo on straight hair.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
This step is important to remove all gunk and stuck-on food before moving on to conditioning and shining the surface, according to Stein.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Harder’s opponents include John McBride, a strength and conditioning coach, Jim Shoemaker, a business owner, and Parminder Singh, a commercial real estate analyst.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
This is a particular problem for Task-Ambience air conditioning (TAAC) systems.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Cayenne owners will be able to track charging via their My Porsche app and are able to create pre-conditioning settings to meet their individual needs.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Dyson also claims that the Omega nourishing collection delivers up to 94 percent stronger hair, compared to using non-conditioning shampoo on straight hair.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Western capitals continue engagement, conditioning aid loosely on minority protections that remain unenforced.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
This step is important to remove all gunk and stuck-on food before moving on to conditioning and shining the surface, according to Stein.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioning
Noun
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However, because the 2028 Summer Olympics activities are being planned near the beach, the awards were moved to Hollywood's Palladium for the first time in 32 years.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Boston City Hall helped kick off Lunar New Year celebrations Sunday with dragon and lion dances, music and more, a celebration the city will continue with a number of events and activities to ring in the Year of the Horse over the coming weeks.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But nearly 3,000 Palestinian police officers are needed for Gaza, and there is not yet an agreement to begin training them, the diplomat said.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
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The center helps create self-sustaining pathways out of poverty by training residents in trade skills, helping with job placement and providing financial and reading literacy services.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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By adjusting slurry mixing and drying protocols alone, the team reduced internal ionic resistance in their test electrodes by up to 40 percent.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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But those who want to learn more would be well-advised to read this essay, which explains how casting a small film requires adjusting your life to a distinct rhythm and watching endless amounts of material.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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More serious altitude sickness shows up as shortness of breath even with minimal exertion, along with swelling in the hands and face.—
Morayo Ogunbayo,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some of Goldsworthy’s art has also required strenuous exertions.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The dancing was kinetic and unrelenting, the show studded with myriad Easter eggs reflecting his heritage, the spectacle one of the most bracing and heartfelt the NFL has hosted in recent history.—
Jason Lamphier,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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This fortified wine, which gets its complex flavor from a blend of botanicals, adds depth to this cocktail, softening the bracing intensity of the base spirit and making for a delightfully smooth drink.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The organization relies on community support and is preparing for a Mother's Day fundraiser to continue the work.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Fine restaurants must wait for customers’ orders before preparing the food.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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O’Donoghue is adapting her book for the small screen.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Farmers have proven resilient time and again, adapting to changing markets, weather extremes and economic uncertainty.—
Joe Dymek,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Fort Stewart exercise represents an early step in that process.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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On tour, Weir’s exercise gear, including resistance ropes, took up so much space in the bus that others on the tour had to stash their luggage in their own bunks.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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