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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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The district identified major concerns with fiscal and academic conditions at Aspire Capitol Heights Academy earlier this year as the school sought charter renewal.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
There is typically a dearth of historical information about the conditions in which the vehicle went missing, and locating a sunken aircraft or a large ship in the vastness of the ocean is difficult and costly.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Medical conditions that may lead to denial include diabetes and obesity.
—Amanda Seitz, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
And while mediators such as the United States, Egypt and Qatar play key roles in setting the political conditions for deals, the ICRC alone is poised to facilitate such swaps.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, forecasters said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The closing is expected to happen during the first quarter of 2026, subject to certain conditions, including customary regulatory approvals and payment of the purchase price.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
See terms & conditions for more details.
—Lori Zaino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The district identified major concerns with fiscal and academic conditions at Aspire Capitol Heights Academy earlier this year as the school sought charter renewal.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
There is typically a dearth of historical information about the conditions in which the vehicle went missing, and locating a sunken aircraft or a large ship in the vastness of the ocean is difficult and costly.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Medical conditions that may lead to denial include diabetes and obesity.
—Amanda Seitz, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
And while mediators such as the United States, Egypt and Qatar play key roles in setting the political conditions for deals, the ICRC alone is poised to facilitate such swaps.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, forecasters said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The closing is expected to happen during the first quarter of 2026, subject to certain conditions, including customary regulatory approvals and payment of the purchase price.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
See terms & conditions for more details.
—Lori Zaino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditions
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But the measure stalled in the Senate, where Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, causing premiums in ACA plans to soar.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The court overturned a previous ruling that had voided military trials of civilians and restored contentious provisions of the Pakistan Army Act that permitted such trials.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to the American Mosquito Control Association, mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also a public health concern, capable of carrying diseases like West Nile virus.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The process of pruning involves removing dead, diseased, damaged, or crossing branches that can attract pests and be an entryway for diseases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Trump has also pressured countries into removing trade barriers that range from taxes on American beef and soybeans to car safety and local content requirements in Japan and Indonesia, according to the New York Times.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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There are also no age requirements for potential pilots.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Details are still emerging over exactly what the new flight restrictions will mean for airline travelers.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dark Winds seasons 1 through 3 are available to stream on AMC+ and Netflix.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Voice seasons 1-27 are currently streaming on Peacock.—
Madeline Boardman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Sep. 2025
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The project, selected for Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), adapts Chinese-American author Ying Chang Compestine’s bestselling 2016 YA book into a feature-length collection of four interconnected tales.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Everything is without self-consciousness, and adapts and adapts, and just is.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Contractors working on the project recently completed pouring the foundation for what will provide smaller housing units meant to make quarantining detainees with communicable illnesses safer and easier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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The world’s most popular YouTuber partnered with Disney, Make-A-Wish America and YouTube to grant a Frightfully Fun Wish for 40 kids who’ve battled critical illnesses and wished to meet their favorite content creators.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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There’s also bonus storage behind the vanity mirror, and built-ins along the wall with both open shelves and closed cabinets to stow other bathroom necessities.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many regions continue to experience changes in how wealth is distributed across different income groups, as gleaming high-rises across several major cities often overshadow communities where basic necessities remain out of reach.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Conditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditions. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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