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
Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
What spectators don’t see are the years of groundwork, conditioning and trust-building required to teach a horse to run barrels at all, let alone at the elite level where times are separated by mere hundredths of a second.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 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
David Miliband, Time, 16 Dec. 2025
Christophe Robin Delicate Volumising Conditioner with Rose Extracts And because conditioning your hair is the final step for soft, smooth strands, the brand’s volumizing conditioner was also in tow.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Packing a cozy portable blanket Air conditioning can make terminals uncomfortably cold, especially if your flight is delayed for hours.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
What spectators don’t see are the years of groundwork, conditioning and trust-building required to teach a horse to run barrels at all, let alone at the elite level where times are separated by mere hundredths of a second.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 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
States should reassert the primacy of international humanitarian law by conditioning arms sales and security assistance on its respect.
—David Miliband, Time, 16 Dec. 2025
Christophe Robin Delicate Volumising Conditioner with Rose Extracts And because conditioning your hair is the final step for soft, smooth strands, the brand’s volumizing conditioner was also in tow.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioning
Noun
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Several vehicles that stopped behind her appear to belong to federal agents, based on activity observed in other videos.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The sneakers have a stretchy mesh upper material that provides airflow during activity and minimizes friction, according to the brand.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The academy, located near College Parkway and State Avenue, is primarily tasked with training new recruits but also provides ongoing professional development and training.—
Sofi Zeman
January 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rothstein suggested 30 to 60 minutes of strength training two to three days per week, and an additional two to three days of Pilates.—
Currie Engel,
Health,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After all, adjusting your thermostat for the afternoon isn’t going to bust your energy bill for the month.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, Primerica’s research also indicates that some consumers are adjusting their financial habits in response to current economic pressures.—
Mark Davis,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In addition to the exertion of shoveling, frigid temperatures can also strain the heart.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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As Qatar in high summer is rather inconsistent with any form of physical exertion, the 2022 World Cup had to be shifted to a November-December time frame.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
5 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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America’s modern-day plutocrats, this bracing book contends, enjoy a similar privilege.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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But a bracing and wince-inducing mid-game twist shakes up this familiar cadence.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The Packers are preparing for a wild-card game Saturday night in Chicago.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Listen to Glaser discuss preparing to host the 2026 Golden Globes on Ripa's podcast episode above.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Loosely adapting William Shakespeare's Hamlet, The Lion King follows Simba, a lion cub who is expected to inherit his father's position as king, only to have the crown snatched away after a traumatic incident.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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Textile makers have found that being resilient and adapting to the situation has paid off in a time of rapid market changes.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The European nations said the deployments were for a military exercise intended to boost regional security.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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China’s Ministry of National Defence first confirmed the H-6J was operational in 2020, when bombers assigned to the PLA Southern Theatre Command Navy Aviation Force were shown during a training exercise.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Conditioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioning. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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