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
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
Commercial businesses should turn off any lights or air conditioning during non-operational hours.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
And of course, conditioning your muscles helps with stretching for flexibility.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The upfront costs of replacing traditional furnaces and air conditioning with heat pumps have been seen as a barrier.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
Commercial businesses should turn off any lights or air conditioning during non-operational hours.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 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
Beyond the service commitments, the complaint accuses HMM of conditioning access to space on the payment of peak season surcharges (PSS) and other extra-contractual fees—despite contract language that expressly barred such add-ons unless mutually agreed.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
And of course, conditioning your muscles helps with stretching for flexibility.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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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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By defining core beliefs, researching client needs, and training AI with personal style, creatives can scale content, prototype ideas faster, and free up time for enriching experiences, ultimately spreading their humanity further.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Silver is well known for his work on reinforcement learning, a way of training AI models from experience rather than historical data.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cover pan; cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat as needed to ensure mixture stays at a gentle simmer, until fennel is very tender, 15–20 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are physical control buttons on the headphones for turning ANC on and off and adjusting the volume.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sudden exertion, such as moving hundreds of pounds of snow after being sedentary for several months, can put a big strain on the heart.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the exertion of shoveling, frigid temperatures can also strain the heart.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That proved to be more bracing than encouraging.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The classic styles run from Sercial, the driest and most bracing, through Verdelho, which sits in the medium-dry range, to Boal (or Bual) for medium-sweet wines, and Malvasia (often labeled Malmsey) at the richest end of the spectrum.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With another icy day expected on Tuesday, many medical professionals are preparing to spend another night here at the hospital.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Later clarification confirmed that the submarine is still preparing for submerged operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For a coach who thinks running the ball is for squares and suckers, that’s not exactly adapting one’s philosophy to fit your personnel.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Joe Robert Cole is adapting the book for the screen and will also serve as executive producer and showrunner in addition to directing multiple episodes, including the first.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The exercise focused on decision-making, flight control, and airspace discipline, all under realistic conditions spanning miles of airspace and thousands of feet of altitude.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Greca prefers working out her core on the days in her routine that focus on upper-body exercises.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 Jan. 2026
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