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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
As the index fluctuates with market conditions, your mortgage rate can change as well. Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 In his exquisitely layered seventh feature, Possible Love (Ga-neung-han sa-rang), Lee Chang-dong’s humanistic observational skills remain at their peak, the acuity of his insights into emotional lives and social conditions unparalleled. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026 The measure is intended to reduce students’ exposure to ashfall and allow local authorities to adjust classroom activities based on conditions on the ground. Tatan Syuflana, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 For Monday, warm and humid conditions will hit in the early morning with temperatures and dewpoints well into the 70s. Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 Strict regulations, punishing conditions This summer, more than three-quarters of France’s 80 producers of Salers cheese – a semi-hard, raw cow’s milk cheese – were brought to a standstill following a series of heat waves and accompanying drought. Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 Monroe may be the most fun course around to play, with an inviting layout, phenomenal greens (many elevated) and excellent course conditions. Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026 Under suitable heat and processing conditions, parts of this network can undergo bond-exchange reactions, allowing the network to rearrange rather than remaining permanently locked in one configuration. New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026 While Karina was expected to stay well away from land, swells from the storm were likely to cause dangerous surf and rip current conditions along parts of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula, the hurricane center said. ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
The system conditions physicians to go above and beyond, to pre-round an hour before they're asked, to absorb expanding workloads without complaint, because that's what doctors do. Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 26 May 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
  • Thousands of Ukrainian deaths over this period because of too few military provisions sums it all up.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The United States should thus push everyone to reinterpret the benefit-sharing provisions in a more generous manner.
    Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The New York Times recently wrote about a study that revealed that one in four NFL players develop brain diseases like CTE.
    Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Hormonal changes from perimenopause and menopause touch numerous parts of a woman’s health and raise the risk of certain diseases like osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There is a balance between Jefferson’s playground style and the requirements of a detailed offense built on rhythm and timing.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The idea that stricter work-search requirements will lead to faster re-employment simply doesn't match the reality of modern hiring.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • That’s where the Senate bill comes in, with prohibitions on pro athletes playing college sports, firm limits on eligibility and transfers, restrictions on some conference realignment, and a higher cap on schools’ spending to pay and retain athletes.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Its enactment comes at a time when Big Tech, in the face of mounting legal challenges, has shown greater willingness to accept new restrictions.
    Reuters, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The soy sauce seasons the tofu to its core, while balsamic vinaigrette adds acidity, richness, and just enough sweetness.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Leaving behind the 1996–2000 era of clunky plastic telephones with long cords and no internet, Scream 4 adapts to the times and introduces cell phones, webcams, laptops, and social media.
    Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The pad is 3 inches thick, adapts to your body better than a sleeping bag and, according to reviews, is easily transportable.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There will be a seventh bell-tolling this year, for the thousands who have since died by suicide, or from cancer and other illnesses caused by the ravages of terrorism.
    Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The initiative aims to bring positivity and hope to children battling critical illnesses.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • About three-quarters of extremely low-income renter households pay over half their income on rent and utilities, the report said, leaving little left over for other necessities.
    Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • About three-quarters of extremely low-income renter households pay over half their income on rent and utilities, the report said, leaving little leftover for other necessities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Conditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditions. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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