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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Blake Lively previously identified Swift as a person in her orbit would have knowledge about discussions regarding working conditions on the set of the movie, produced by Wayfarer Studios.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The rain is much needed, as most of the Kansas City forecast area is abnormally dry, with moderate drought conditions creeping closer to its boundaries in mid-Missouri, the weather service said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The economic conditions have put Federal Reserve policymakers in a bind.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Doctors may also perform a DRE to help detect inflammatory bowel disease, bleeding, and some other health conditions.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
However, companies with ample cash on hand have the ability to continue deploying funds effectively to sustain their growth, even amid difficult market conditions.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
For their experiment, Richards and her colleagues recreated conditions on Enceladus in miniature inside a specialized laboratory in Hungary.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Fall also offers the best planting conditions of the year, which are often overlooked.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
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Nutrient-rich soil in laboratories also does not reflect the challenges of field conditions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Blake Lively previously identified Swift as a person in her orbit would have knowledge about discussions regarding working conditions on the set of the movie, produced by Wayfarer Studios.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
The rain is much needed, as most of the Kansas City forecast area is abnormally dry, with moderate drought conditions creeping closer to its boundaries in mid-Missouri, the weather service said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The economic conditions have put Federal Reserve policymakers in a bind.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Doctors may also perform a DRE to help detect inflammatory bowel disease, bleeding, and some other health conditions.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
However, companies with ample cash on hand have the ability to continue deploying funds effectively to sustain their growth, even amid difficult market conditions.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
For their experiment, Richards and her colleagues recreated conditions on Enceladus in miniature inside a specialized laboratory in Hungary.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Fall also offers the best planting conditions of the year, which are often overlooked.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditions
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The base average monthly premium for the outpatient drug benefit called Part D is projected to increase by 6% in 2026 to about $39, which is the maximum allowable increase under one the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Around half of homeless people work, according to a 2021 study, and could be swept up in the order’s provisions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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Parents will be especially alarmed and this will place terrible burdens on pediatricians who will need to assuage their worries in order to provide important protections against serious and sometimes fatal diseases.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nurabot is currently being piloted in Taichung Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan, on a ward that treats diseases associated with the lungs, face and neck, including lung cancer and asthma.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Then, in January 2025, the government introduced a Social Media Bill that placed further requirements on social media platforms.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, the government's reporting requirements have changed, which makes historical comparisons a little tricky.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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When asked about the changing landscape of college athletics, Calipari said more regulations need to be put in place, including tougher restrictions on transfers and years that players are able to maintain eligibility.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Estonia -- which shares a 183-mile frontier with Russia -- is now the only Baltic state not to have imposed new airspace restrictions along its eastern border.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Trust grows when technology adapts to users, not the other way around.—
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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And the fourth-gen Google Nest Learning Thermostat, discounted by 37%, smartly adapts to your schedule while keeping your home comfortable and energy bills lower.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Children suffering from malnutrition can be more susceptible to contracting other illnesses, and children with preexisting conditions can be more vulnerable to becoming malnourished, experts say.—
Pablo Robles,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Childhood illnesses had severely weakened her own heart.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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To secure this ideal, the country would need to establish necessities such as education, employment, decent shelter, medical care, and recreation as human rights — rights to be as inalienable as the freedoms of speech and religion are today.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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The ensuite bathroom was a bit fluorescent and barracks-like but was stocked with all the necessities, CO Bigelow-style.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Developers face rising costs, labor shortages, and supply constraints.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The network denied the claims but admitted it was edited due to time constraints.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Conditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditions. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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