conditions 1 of 2

plural of condition
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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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conditions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of condition

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Recent Examples of conditions
Noun
The real questions are why the ideology took hold after 1970 and whether current conditions will foster it--or exterminate it. Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Advanced battery management systems can intelligently balance power between the two chemistries depending on temperature, driving conditions, and charging requirements. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said France’s fires were generally under control but warned that conditions remained volatile. Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 For additional context, the war against the Locust kicks off only a few weeks after the 79-year conflict between human factions known as the Pendulum Wars, which explains why the COG wasn't in the best of conditions when the monsters attacked. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Fueled by strong winds and drought conditions, the fires have spread quickly, according to authorities. Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 Prices reached record highs over the past two years, triggered by adverse weather conditions and poor cocoa harvests that pushed chocolate costs higher and dampened consumer sentiment. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 July 2026 Aviata at Bradenton Villas provides 24-hour, long-term care services for people with medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s and dementia, according to the facility’s website. Ryan Ballogg july 27, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 Chris Baumann, the SEIU Workers United South Region director, said improving conditions is a crucial part of improving passenger safety and reducing employee turnover. Dj Simmons july 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 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. 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
Noun
  • The city has not enforced the loan’s default provisions, even after Step Up settled a separate $3 million state lawsuit over undelivered Project Homekey housing.
    Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Some have argued that the current ethics provisions still don’t go far enough.
    Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While there is no scientific evidence that apitherapy can cure diseases or illnesses, it is recommended as a complimentary wellness practice alongside traditional medicine, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026
  • When asked how the candidates would stabilize animal agriculture, Klobuchar mentioned protecting animals from diseases like avian flu and hiring more large-animal veterinarians.
    Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • For the past six years, antitrust legal giants Beth Wilkinson and Jeffrey Kessler have been locked in a high-profile courtroom battle over whether the NCAA and its member institutions have lived up to the requirements of the Sherman Act.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • And the sheer scale and complexity of the Medicaid system – joint federal-state funding, varying eligibility requirements, millions of enrollees and thousands of providers – created opportunities for questionable billing practices among providers.
    Ben Zdencanovic, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Still, some of the restrictions announced by the White House are expected to face legal challenges.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Lawmakers have also drafted a bill to regulate traffic through the waterway, including restrictions on certain vessels and penalties for violators, according to Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Torres seasons the pork with lots of black pepper and garlic, and cooks it low and slow for around five hours.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • The soy sauce seasons the tofu to its core, while balsamic vinaigrette adds acidity, richness, and just enough sweetness.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • The memory foam interior adapts to your neck, and an adjustable Velcro closure gives you a personalized fit.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Culture adapts to protect an identity the leader is defending and the organization pays the compounding cost.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • There are many studies that have unequivocally demonstrated that COVID-19 vaccines decreased hospitalization and severe illnesses from COVID-19 for children and adolescents.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • That can increase the likelihood and progression of a variety of chronic illnesses, Holt-Lundstad said.
    Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Some have been known to lack basic necessities like air conditioning or running water.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Don and Donna Powell, residents of the city who split time between Washington and Texas, said the money being spent on the National Guard could be used for other necessities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Conditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditions. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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