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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
Dan Raby, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
Robert had been invited to climb it as part of the building’s official public opening, but conditions were far worse that day, with rain and heavy winds – making his climb four hours long, compared to Honnold’s one and a half hours.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
This beloved summer shower, known for its high meteor counts and bright fireballs, can produce up to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Montoya Sanchez said the protest was organized internally by the families exhausted by the long detention and conditions that advocates say have included food with worms, constant illness and insufficient medical access.
—Valerie Gonzalez, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
Data center consumption of water is also a concern particularly given Colorado’s drought conditions.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
That includes people who have received organ transplants, patients with tuberculosis and those managing complex neurological conditions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
In the Middle Tennessee region, many were surprised to wake to dry conditions.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
Cancellations at the Atlanta airport More than 10,000 flights across the country have been canceled as airports manage the harsh conditions caused by the storm.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
Robert had been invited to climb it as part of the building’s official public opening, but conditions were far worse that day, with rain and heavy winds – making his climb four hours long, compared to Honnold’s one and a half hours.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
This beloved summer shower, known for its high meteor counts and bright fireballs, can produce up to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Montoya Sanchez said the protest was organized internally by the families exhausted by the long detention and conditions that advocates say have included food with worms, constant illness and insufficient medical access.
—Valerie Gonzalez, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
Data center consumption of water is also a concern particularly given Colorado’s drought conditions.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
That includes people who have received organ transplants, patients with tuberculosis and those managing complex neurological conditions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
In the Middle Tennessee region, many were surprised to wake to dry conditions.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditions
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There are many other provisions in the new law that affect everything from interest on new car purchases to new tax breaks for seniors and parents.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Going into effect on October 10, 1967, the treaty was a legal framework for space law that banned the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, limited military activities on celestial bodies and provided provisions that exploration of space should benefit mankind.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The models, called Eden, will be used to help advance gene editing and potential cures to deadly diseases.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Holmes experienced a meteoric rise in the early 2010s with the initial success of her company, Theranos, which claimed its medical device could detect diseases from a few drops of blood at a fraction of the price.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Transit Alliance estimates that, in Miami-Dade alone, parking requirements mandate roughly a half-million more parking spaces than are actually needed.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The law was never intended to punish disaster victims, and rigid interpretations that ignore real-world rebuilding requirements undermine both equity and public trust.—
Jeffrey Prang,
Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Quayle said that partially because of new restrictions on Newark flying, United will have aircraft available.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Citing recent Supreme Court precedent, the panel said federal courts lack authority to impose such broad restrictions on executive branch operations.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Stranger Things seasons 1-5 are on the streamer now.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives seasons one through three are now streaming on Hulu.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Indensity adapts to real-world places—rising vertically next to communities, businesses, and high-value assets—without the sprawling land requirements of traditional grid-scale storage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Technology that adapts to the child Chau’s approach starts with a principle.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Participants can receive no-cost vaccinations for flu, RSV, shingles, tetanus, HPV and other illnesses.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Do the newborns who get the vaccine develop other severe illnesses in the first few weeks of life?—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2026
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Palestinians in Gaza who spoke with the AP in recent weeks questioned whether the ceasefire's next steps will improve conditions, pointing to ongoing bloodshed and ongoing challenges in securing basic necessities.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Palestinians in Gaza who spoke to The Associated Press in recent weeks questioned whether moving into phase two of the ceasefire will improve conditions on the ground, pointing to ongoing bloodshed and challenges securing basic necessities.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Conditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditions. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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