conditions 1 of 2

plural of condition
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as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice their parents placed several conditions on their weekend plans

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conditions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of condition

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Recent Examples of conditions
Noun
While Standard 100 focuses on harmful substances in the product, the organization’s Made in Green label also addresses production conditions and traceability. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Tornadoes were possible in parts of Virginia and North Carolina, and life-threatening surf and rip current conditions were expected to continue along the Gulf and southeastern Atlantic coasts. — Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026 The sketch took aim at reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the aircraft carrier, including plumbing issues and mental-health struggles among the crew during their extended deployment. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 Although Merlot is included in this first vintage, Alessandro hints that the blend may change over time, as cultivation of Merlot has become challenging as growing conditions have evolved with climate change. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026 The remnants of tropical storm Rachel brought rain and gnarly ocean conditions to much of Southern California, damaging homes in Newport Beach and flooding the Coachella Valley. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 More vessels were hit in waters near Iran and Oman, even as Tehran restated its conditions for reopening the key waterway. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026 Wind speeds generally increase with altitude, while higher elevations can also provide more consistent wind conditions. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 There was another delay of almost an hour while, Verstappen said, teams were trying to update the software to handle slippery conditions. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
Corporate culture often conditions executives to ignore their gut. — David Farbman, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The discomfort stems not from graphic imagery, but from recognition — the realization that contemporary visual culture increasingly conditions audiences through loops of deferred resolution. — Andrew S. Jacobson, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026 Around the moon’s south pole, where Artemis astronauts will be headed, conditions the new suit must withstand could be even more extreme. — K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026 The powder’s satin finish and weightless texture are thanks to jojoba oil, which also conditions brow hairs. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditions
Noun
  • If Klapper cannot remove those provisions independently, the suit said, then the entire legislation could be struck down.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Start your day at The Pantry On Main, a Main Street breakfast and lunch spot with go-to provisions, before heading out for a hike or stroll.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Looking through his microscope, Kubelka counted cells as part of a study of neuromuscular diseases.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Currently, Florida requires kids to get vaccinated against various diseases.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Compared with legacy platforms, the Ship-to-Shore Connector incorporates design improvements intended to increase payload capacity and speed while reducing operator and logistical requirements.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The new changes in the electoral law ease some requirements for candidates seeking office, eliminate the need for some financial documents and a mandatory medical certificate, and introduce electronic voter registration.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In August, Beijing announced new restrictions on developers' ability to sell unfinished properties.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Others have called for restrictions on data centers, such as requiring that their energy consumption does not add to others’ utility bills.
    — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Last month, co-creator Ryan Murphy clarified that season 13 would bring all of the American Horror Story seasons together.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Torres seasons the pork with lots of black pepper and garlic, and cooks it low and slow for around five hours.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Austin Abrams stars in Zach Cregger’s reboot of the franchise that adapts the video game property.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In the meantime, we’re left to deal with a motorless John Cena vehicle that adapts a popular brand of small toy cars designed for creative young children into a bloated adventure saga designed for and about dissatisfied suburban fortysomethings.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The facility lacks a verifiable method that informs food employees of their responsibility to report their health status in regards to illnesses that can spread through food.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Many of these illnesses share similar symptoms — and there isn’t always an easy way to tell them apart without testing.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • It’s required for scientists to secure appointments, promotions, funding, access to students, and other necessities.
    — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Chalk it up to how busy guys’ lives have gotten, loosening gender norms, or the simple fact that pockets are inadequate for modern life’s necessities.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Conditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditions. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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