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as in provisions
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
you'll get a bonus with the condition that we meet our sales forecast
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as in diseases
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
a skin condition that prevents me from staying out in the sun for very long
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as in requirements
something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable
water is a condition for life on Earth
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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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as in seasons
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 adapts
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 conditions
Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
These conditions make travel difficult.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Night aircraft is available for use if needed and if conditions permit.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This ensures lithium is deposited smoothly across the anode, effectively suppressing dendrite growth even under rapid-charging conditions.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
One of England's great medieval churches is offering a once-in-a-lifetime vacation offer to history buffs – with a few conditions.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This year, the Food and Drug Administration approved the COVID booster, but only for people with certain conditions and those over 65.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
These plants are adapted to the specific soils, climate and other local conditions of their region and support the local food web, providing habitat for native wildlife, pollinators and insects.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
These conditions make travel difficult.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Night aircraft is available for use if needed and if conditions permit.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This ensures lithium is deposited smoothly across the anode, effectively suppressing dendrite growth even under rapid-charging conditions.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
One of England's great medieval churches is offering a once-in-a-lifetime vacation offer to history buffs – with a few conditions.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This year, the Food and Drug Administration approved the COVID booster, but only for people with certain conditions and those over 65.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditions
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The draft form doesn’t apply for 2025, although the provisions on tips and overtime pay apply.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Special provisions are available for individuals who become ill or disabled after filing an initial claim.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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Fox News' Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Will eradicated diseases make a comeback if vaccination rates decline?—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Congress had enacted byzantine eligibility requirements for disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits, forcing the agency to expend huge amounts of time and money running those programs.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Then there’s Reform California, DeMaio’s group, which is preparing to mail out 250,000 petitions for a ballot measure to tighten voter ID requirements in the state.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Those with dietary restrictions can pre-order special meals at least 24 hours in advance.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The film very loosely adapts one tale from the lore of the titular Chinese protection deity, an eccentric-looking boy warrior of mystical, demonic birth.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Exercise itself stresses the heart, towards the goal of boosting heart health in the long-run as the organ adapts.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These rules, enforced by the state Department of Health, are designed to prevent outbreaks of contagious illnesses that once posed widespread threats.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Public records and lawsuits show that many in-custody deaths involved serious health care lapses — medication being withheld, delayed care and failure to monitor people with serious illnesses.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Williams had spent the night before with a small army of women getting together toiletries and basic necessities to hand out as the evacuees were shuttled by bus to the barracks.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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But now these pieces feel like dust collectors rather than practical necessities.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Enterprises are now aligning their computing footprints with long-term business goals—whether sustainability, resilience or adapting to geopolitical and technological constraints.—
Nicola Sfondrini,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Unlike satellites, which are limited by weather, or drones, which face endurance constraints, the hydrogen airship can persistently monitor below the clouds, providing a continuous flow of intelligence.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Conditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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