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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
Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Building resilience Stephanie Niven, co-portfolio manager of the Global Sustainable Equity strategy at Ninety One, told CNBC on a call on Friday that her team took the view that the rise of intense weather conditions in Europe was creating a structural growth opportunity for investment.
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Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Sensipar, which is also sold under the generic name cinacalcet hydrochloride, is prescribed to patients with chronic kidney disease and high levels of calcium in the blood related to parathyroid gland conditions, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Rather than relying on a single grape variety that may struggle under changing conditions, Languedoc's winemakers can continue refining blends while remaining true to the identity of each appellation.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
This will allow conditions to stay mostly dry and temperatures to climb above average.
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Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The British islanders are currently sunning themselves in Mallorca; their American counterparts are enjoying similar tropical conditions and neon furnishings in Fiji.
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Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Fossil fuel emissions are drivers of climate change and linked to a range of health conditions, including asthma, various cancers and birth defects.
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Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
The England players and supporters may be at an advantage in the wet conditions.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Building resilience Stephanie Niven, co-portfolio manager of the Global Sustainable Equity strategy at Ninety One, told CNBC on a call on Friday that her team took the view that the rise of intense weather conditions in Europe was creating a structural growth opportunity for investment.
—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Sensipar, which is also sold under the generic name cinacalcet hydrochloride, is prescribed to patients with chronic kidney disease and high levels of calcium in the blood related to parathyroid gland conditions, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Rather than relying on a single grape variety that may struggle under changing conditions, Languedoc's winemakers can continue refining blends while remaining true to the identity of each appellation.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
This will allow conditions to stay mostly dry and temperatures to climb above average.
—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The British islanders are currently sunning themselves in Mallorca; their American counterparts are enjoying similar tropical conditions and neon furnishings in Fiji.
—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Fossil fuel emissions are drivers of climate change and linked to a range of health conditions, including asthma, various cancers and birth defects.
—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 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.
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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
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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The bill includes nearly 50 provisions, including the prohibition on investor purchase of single-family homes, which is intended to help increase the housing supply for individual buyers.
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Erika Anderson is a postdoctoral scholar at UC San Francisco harnessing molecular biology to better understand the development of diseases.
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Health scores indicate how well a country keeps its people alive and well, like whether children are born and stay healthy, whether adults live long lives and if the incidence of preventable diseases is kept low.
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Assuming the company meets the requirements, index-tracking funds and other product sponsors would begin purchasing shares after the market closes on July 6, with SpaceX officially joining the Nasdaq-100 before trading begins on July 7.
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That means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which is the local enforcement agency for these requirements in the region, will be in charge of monitoring whether businesses are following the law.
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The legislation would grant the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption, allowing the governing body to enforce restrictions on athlete compensation.
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The moves forced Chinese companies to innovate around the restrictions.
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That is manageable when a company seasons into the index slowly, as the rules dictate it, with a liquid market in its shares.
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Every baker seasons theirs differently.
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The screenplay, written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, adapts writer-director Cesc Gay's 2021 Spanish film Sentimental, which was itself based on Gay's 2016 play, Los vecinos de arriba (The People Upstairs).
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They’re made from a pillowy foam that adapts to the shape of your foot over time, offering custom support in all the right places.
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Oura rings are beloved for their ability to track steps, monitor sleep, and even catch illnesses before symptoms begin.
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Older adults and young children are most sensitive to extreme heat, as are people who are pregnant, overweight, have disabilities or chronic illnesses.
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In 2024 in Miami-Dade County, housing for a single adult cost $1,892 per month, food $549, transportation $424, healthcare $189, and that's not an exhaustive list of necessities — the monthly total, factoring in additional expenses, came to $3,982.
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Namely, things like comfy seating and practical necessities.
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“Conditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditions. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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