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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
New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
No matter the conditions, our officers are always ready to answer the call.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Three Venezuelans detained by Maduro’s government and released recently described to the Miami Herald the conditions behind bars.
—Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Due to weather conditions, firefighters initiated a second alarm as mutual aid from the Southington and New Britain Fire Departments supplied station coverage, according to fire officials.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
If possible, avoid driving in these conditions altogether.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
But despite those more slippery conditions, the shoe’s mud-ready tread kept me feeling stable.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
These will be lethal conditions.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The methodology employed helps to trace just how far back genetic conditions travel through our human history to even glean new insights into unknown variants.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Under normal conditions, these signals go straight to the robot’s central processing unit.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
No matter the conditions, our officers are always ready to answer the call.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Three Venezuelans detained by Maduro’s government and released recently described to the Miami Herald the conditions behind bars.
—Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Due to weather conditions, firefighters initiated a second alarm as mutual aid from the Southington and New Britain Fire Departments supplied station coverage, according to fire officials.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
If possible, avoid driving in these conditions altogether.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
But despite those more slippery conditions, the shoe’s mud-ready tread kept me feeling stable.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
These will be lethal conditions.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The methodology employed helps to trace just how far back genetic conditions travel through our human history to even glean new insights into unknown variants.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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Infamously, a February 2024 story published by Bloomberg suggested that Panera Bread restaurants, owned by Newsom donor and former high school classmate Greg Flynn, would be exempt from a fast-food minimum-wage increase due to provisions pushed by the governor.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Anthony Wright, executive director of Families USA, which advocates for health care consumers, noted that the House's deal to end the government shutdown included provisions on health care affordability.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rotating crops helps minimize pests and diseases.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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When consumed in excess, salt can raise your blood pressure and increase your risk of cardiovascular diseases.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Most fraternities maintain academic standards that exceed university requirements including minimum GPAs for membership, officer positions and social events.—
Anthony V. Mack,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fidelity Investments Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Venezuela’s oil exports soar following US intervention Venezuela’s crude sales have surged since Washington ousted the country’s leader and eased restrictions on the nation’s oil industry.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The documents specify that during armed security situations, the IRGC operated with support from other security bodies, while Iran’s Ministry of Communications was ordered to impose internet restrictions, including full shutdowns.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The three young players have enjoyed experiencing their rookies seasons together.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
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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Mahan is committed to the farm-to-fork sensibility, but also adapts to customers’ tastes, including a kid-friendly barbecue chicken pizza.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Continuously learning from data gathered by a global fleet of machines, the system adapts in real time.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Artemis astronauts leave quarantine Delaying the mission until March means the astronauts have exited quarantine at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, which is protocol ahead of spaceflights to ensure crews avoid exposure to illnesses.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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One of the illnesses that can be especially serious for young children is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).—
Michael Cromer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, by resisting rate cuts, Powell guards against inflation, which disproportionately affects working people who spend most of their income on necessities such as groceries and rent.—
Annelise Riles,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Customers will also find necessities such as threads, stretcher bars, tacks, scissors and a selection of self-finishing items.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Conditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditions. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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