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
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
How to Cool Down Fast Move to shade or air conditioning right away.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 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.
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Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
1 June 2026
The right balance is to reward loyalty without conditioning people to wait for deals.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Noun
As fans – and residents – do some sweaty sightseeing, there is access to air conditioning at all at the county’s libraries, government buildings, and some parks.
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Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
How to Cool Down Fast Move to shade or air conditioning right away.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 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.
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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
Tehran is currently conditioning a potential deal with Washington on a complete halt of Israeli hostilities in Lebanon – a move clearly designed to safeguard the political and military standing of Hezbollah, its primary proxy.
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Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
1 June 2026
The right balance is to reward loyalty without conditioning people to wait for deals.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioning
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Officials accused her in the letter of violating the university’s time, place and manner policy, which sets rules on free speech activities on campus.
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As the escape-room activity kicks off — the guests have 30 minutes to find Aesha’s crew — the boys find plenty of opportunity to make insinuating jokes about tying up the girls, some (Coop) more wholesome than others (Luke).
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In Kansas City, a single ticket for world champion Argentina’s opening match against Algeria was listed at $16,507—a bracing sum to spend for an evening in Missouri.
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On this day, an oyster shooter ($10) allowed for a bracing sampling of the house bloody mary (Pow!
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Team Avatar will of course continue training and gathering allies while Aang must learn firebending which could come through an unlikely partnership with Zuko.
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The frontier labs keep shipping the next capability while the imitators are still training on the last one, and the value keeps accruing to whoever is ahead rather than to whoever copied the leader's previous answers.
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Discomfort often signals a gap worth adjusting.
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Most riders understand why the trip costs more on a rainy Friday afternoon than on a quiet Sunday morning; adjusting prices for weather, traffic, or supply is a transparent way to balance a market.
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Out comes a guttural groan, her exertion a tight whip cracking open a black hole of pain.
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A smoke advisory also was in effect for a broad area of East Los Angeles, with officials recommending that residents reduce outdoor exertion and that sensitive individuals stay inside.
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The burst of tart lime pairs perfectly with the kick of jalapeño flavor for a refreshing drink that pairs perfectly with chips and salsa.
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Our choice today is coconut hazelnut, a refreshing change of pace.
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On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade.
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Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.
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An adult action series, the webtoon Passion and ADN are adapting has scored 80 million views worldwide, said Passion Paris MD Caroline Audebert.
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More news came with the confirmation that Netflix is adapting Kasumi Yasuda’s manga Fool Night as a series, with Atsushi Yukawa directing and animation studios Sunrise and Shaft producing.
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“Conditioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioning. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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