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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
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 May 2026
The study notes that roughly half of the United States' nearly 15,000 wastewater treatment facilities use anaerobic digestion, a process in which microbes break down sewage sludge in oxygen-free conditions to reduce waste volume while producing biogas.
—New Atlas, 9 May 2026
The city says the survey is just one of several factors informing the mayor’s budget decisions — with others including legal obligations, economic conditions, departmental needs and the city’s responsibility to maintain services like public safety, infrastructure and homelessness response.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Faruqui’s apology to Allen came during Allen’s initial pre-trial hearing before the judge last Monday over the conditions of his confinement.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
When asked about conditions inside these dyeing units, Nitin Arora, president of Panipat’s Dyeing Association, says workers were responsible for using safety equipment provided by the factories.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
These units are ruggedized for installation in warship machinery spaces and can withstand the most stringent environmental conditions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
The bill imposed no new conditions on that funding.
—Mark Conway, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
Dry conditions followed by abundant water will cause the tomato flesh to expand faster than the tomato skin, and soon cracks develop, so try to keep soil moisture consistent.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 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
Candidates for District 9 interviewed by the Southern California News Group said many residents increasingly connect ethics and accountability concerns at City Hall with broader frustrations over neighborhood conditions, city services and economic investment in the district.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 May 2026
The study notes that roughly half of the United States' nearly 15,000 wastewater treatment facilities use anaerobic digestion, a process in which microbes break down sewage sludge in oxygen-free conditions to reduce waste volume while producing biogas.
—New Atlas, 9 May 2026
The city says the survey is just one of several factors informing the mayor’s budget decisions — with others including legal obligations, economic conditions, departmental needs and the city’s responsibility to maintain services like public safety, infrastructure and homelessness response.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Faruqui’s apology to Allen came during Allen’s initial pre-trial hearing before the judge last Monday over the conditions of his confinement.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
When asked about conditions inside these dyeing units, Nitin Arora, president of Panipat’s Dyeing Association, says workers were responsible for using safety equipment provided by the factories.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
These units are ruggedized for installation in warship machinery spaces and can withstand the most stringent environmental conditions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
The bill imposed no new conditions on that funding.
—Mark Conway, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
Dry conditions followed by abundant water will cause the tomato flesh to expand faster than the tomato skin, and soon cracks develop, so try to keep soil moisture consistent.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 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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But as the bill moved through the House, additional provisions were added including language allowing random inspections of home kitchens by health departments.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Rivera said any salary cap should include provisions that the teams that spend the least also invest in improving competition in some other way.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Snakes help control rodent and insect populations, reducing the spread of diseases like Lyme disease.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Instead of a withering blast that annihilates you instantly, the real killer would be a highly elevated risk of cancer and degenerative diseases over time.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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While the candidates’ proposals vary, many call for stronger ethics oversight, tighter campaign finance restrictions, expanded disclosure requirements and greater transparency around city spending, lobbying activity and constituent services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The legislature has also put in place more requirements for towns to have fair rent commissions, which are local bodies that have the ability to respond to complaints and regulate rents.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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After his availability is determined, Redick said the team will discuss any potential minutes restrictions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Last fall, the Pentagon required reporters who cover the military to sign on to a host of restrictions in order to maintain daily access to the building.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Every baker seasons theirs differently.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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For years as the show took a break, the sub-Reddit r/Euphoria persisted despite not knowing whether Zendaya’s Rue, Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie, or even Jacob Elordi’s Nate would finish out the story lines seasons one and two explored with a visceral visual language.—
Zoë Haylock,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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Crew adapts to laser controls One important result was how fast sailors learned to use the system.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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In addition, the Academy, which adapts its rules every year, retained the right to request additional information about how AI was used and the extent of human authorship in any project that uses generative AI.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
3 May 2026
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What illnesses are currently trending in Boise?—
Hali Smith
May 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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According to Mitchell, the San Marcos Police Department is investigating the students’ illnesses, and the staff member who sold the cookies to students was removed from the district.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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These pants have deep pockets, perfect for holding your necessities, like your phone, wallet, and passport.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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And because poor and many middle-class families would be the prime beneficiaries of a child tax credit, most of their state tax refunds would be quickly spent on groceries, clothing, utilities and other necessities.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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