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 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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as in strengthening
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Recent Examples of conditioning
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
Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The measures included people using smart thermostats to lower the draw on air conditioning and commercial customers lowering demand.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Newsmax argues that Fox has wielded a similar playbook to keep it from growing, bullying distributors from carrying its channels by conditioning carriage deals on them agreeing not to carry competing right-leaning news channels.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
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
There was no majordomo or maid or gardener or cook, no conditioning coach or groomer or therapist or secretary.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The measures included people using smart thermostats to lower the draw on air conditioning and commercial customers lowering demand.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Advertisement The decision freed the states previously limited by preclearance to weaken voting protections, add requirements conditioning the right to vote, and close polling places.
—Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Newsmax argues that Fox has wielded a similar playbook to keep it from growing, bullying distributors from carrying its channels by conditioning carriage deals on them agreeing not to carry competing right-leaning news channels.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioning
Noun
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As part of its tax-exempt status, the foundation is prohibited from endorsing political candidates and, generally, must be nonpartisan in its activities.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have been under league investigation since July after an Ohio gaming commission flagged suspicious betting activity on prop bets.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The American technology giant, a crucial partner in the Gulf country’s AI ambitions, is exporting advanced Nvidia chips to the Emirates, building more data centers, and training 1 million people in technical know-how.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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For two months, the complaint alleges, five men, including Ali and Mahmoud, practiced shooting at gun ranges, allegedly training to carry out a terror attack.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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By adjusting their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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This novel follows a sophomore seeking popularity and refuge in an elite sorority and an adjunct professor adjusting to new motherhood.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Everyone else, especially children, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Millan says that meeting your dog's needs for physical exertion is a key part of ensuring good behavior.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Anticipating and preparing for war leads quite naturally to accepting its inevitability.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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That’s one investment that has proved rather unfruitful so far, although things appear to be looking up for WBD investors currently with company on the auction block and simultaneously preparing to separate its cable operations and studios/streaming into to companies.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Claire Dederer talks to Jodi-Ann Burey about speechwriting, authenticity, and adapting a TED Talk into a book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Jensen spent the vast majority of his time adapting to the pitching staff and forging a bond with teammates.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Tossed with some of the vegetable’s green leaves and a bracing garlic-anchovy dressing, the salad pairs beautifully with rich pastas and roasted meats.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
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In all of these cases, technology feels big, strange, relentless, but also mind-expanding and appealing—a bracing wave that will sweep you up.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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The major muscles worked in this exercise are the quads, glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors (muscles at the front of the hip), and calves.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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Choosing the right backpack for all your specific travel needs is not a one size fits all exercise.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Conditioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioning. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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