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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
Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
The spacecraft can reach speeds above Mach 20, maintain extreme conditions for longer durations, and sustain heavy g-forces.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Mostly sunny and very warm; persistent dry weather will worsen drought conditions through the weekend.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
Opening a new browser tab is easy; creating the conditions for good learning is hard.
—Justin Reich, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Attorneys slam facility conditions Immigration enforcement processing centers are only supposed to hold people for 72 hours or less, according to Long.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Global consumer textile demand is affected by macroeconomic conditions, and the outlook for world GDP growth has been tepid since the benefits of stimulus faded with inflation and higher interest rates.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
The hurricane center uses this label for systems that haven’t formed yet but could bring tropical storm conditions to land within 72 hours.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
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Shortly before Biden left office in January, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas granted an extension of the protections through October 2026 because the conditions in Venezuela warranted it.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
The spacecraft can reach speeds above Mach 20, maintain extreme conditions for longer durations, and sustain heavy g-forces.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Mostly sunny and very warm; persistent dry weather will worsen drought conditions through the weekend.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
Opening a new browser tab is easy; creating the conditions for good learning is hard.
—Justin Reich, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Attorneys slam facility conditions Immigration enforcement processing centers are only supposed to hold people for 72 hours or less, according to Long.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Global consumer textile demand is affected by macroeconomic conditions, and the outlook for world GDP growth has been tepid since the benefits of stimulus faded with inflation and higher interest rates.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
The hurricane center uses this label for systems that haven’t formed yet but could bring tropical storm conditions to land within 72 hours.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditions
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An impasse exists because Democrats want a deal to secure health care provisions, while Republicans have raised concerns about costs and the extent to which migrants should have access to health care.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the federal spending on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — another priority for Democrats — will be reduced by more than $1 trillion over the next decade as a result of provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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While many consider the mammal a nuisance for raiding garbage cans and damaging property, raccoons can also carry diseases, and they probably shouldn't be kept as housepets.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Consuming too many calories paves the way for obesity and related diseases like Type 2 diabetes.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The sign — fixed high on the outside wall of the black and red painted concrete block building — was to be removed before demolition and donated to the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/ Museum under the requirements of the demolition contract.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Other than Tennessee residency and legal citizenship, there were no other qualification requirements.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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The new truck routes and restrictions are the result of study, coordination and collaboration between city officials, local residents, area small business owners and trucking companies, city officials said.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The program includes 20,000 scholarships, with the first 10,000 earmarked for families who meet income restrictions.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Voice seasons 1-27 are currently streaming on Peacock.—
Madeline Boardman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite Hopkins' chilling turn, Red Dragon pales in comparison to Michael Mann's sublime Manhunter (1986), which adapts the same story.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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With adjustable speed settings and options for hard or soft surfaces, the game grows with players and adapts to any space.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hospitalization is necessary for most patients and the disease has a case-fatality rate of about 20%, which is far greater than other foodborne illnesses.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Timely treatment of acute illnesses and consistent management of chronic conditions or special needs are also vital to prevent deterioration and long-term consequences into adulthood.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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With thousands of federal workers furloughed or working without pay, more may turn to food banks and pantries for necessities, according to Feeding America.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Local health leaders, including Ascension Saint Thomas CEO Fahad Tahir, warned that families may soon be forced to choose between basic necessities and health care.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Conditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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