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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
Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
In darkness, floodwater crept through homes while residents struggled to understand how severe conditions had become.
—Greg Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Evacuation orders were issued for the area Thursday, but they were lifted that night after the vapor conditions improved, McGovern said.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
The imbalance in this case is going to be that hypomania is much less scanned during initial training by the AI than the day-to-day conditions, such as depression and anxiety.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
In a hearing that month, LaBeouf was ordered to enroll in substance abuse treatment, undergo drug testing and post a $100,000 bond as conditions of his release.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Researchers matched patients based on factors including age, body mass index, smoking history, cancer treatments and other health conditions to make the groups as comparable as possible.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Expect warmer and drier conditions for the remainder of the holiday weekend.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
The next phase requires pumping the cryostat and vacuum vessel to create high-vacuum conditions.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
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
Noun
Hardening off plants is the gradual process of acclimating them to outdoor conditions after growing them under lights in your home or in a greenhouse.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
In darkness, floodwater crept through homes while residents struggled to understand how severe conditions had become.
—Greg Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Evacuation orders were issued for the area Thursday, but they were lifted that night after the vapor conditions improved, McGovern said.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
The imbalance in this case is going to be that hypomania is much less scanned during initial training by the AI than the day-to-day conditions, such as depression and anxiety.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
In a hearing that month, LaBeouf was ordered to enroll in substance abuse treatment, undergo drug testing and post a $100,000 bond as conditions of his release.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Researchers matched patients based on factors including age, body mass index, smoking history, cancer treatments and other health conditions to make the groups as comparable as possible.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Expect warmer and drier conditions for the remainder of the holiday weekend.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
The next phase requires pumping the cryostat and vacuum vessel to create high-vacuum conditions.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Verb
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
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Fashion Nova claimed in that lawsuit, filed last year, that the federal provisions apply only to phone calls and not text messages.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Both chambers approved their own version of the bill with strong bipartisan support earlier this year, but several provisions — including the ones overseeing investors in the housing market — have led to inter-chamber disputes.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Potatoes are highly susceptible to pests like the Colorado potato beetle and diseases like late blight that caused the Irish potato famine.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, a stem cell transplant can treat — and sometimes cure — certain blood disorders, cancers and autoimmune diseases by replacing unhealthy stem cells with healthy ones, either from the patient's own bone marrow or donated stem cells from another person.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Without her knowledge, the city allowed the project to go forward without the ordinary requirements, Dorch said in the lawsuit.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Factors such as patio space, ventilation requirements, infrastructure needs, operating hours and percentage rent structures may vary from traditional retailers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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The order, which escalated the president's bid to place new restrictions on voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, is being challenged in court.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Fans, legislators and even some sports leagues have begun calling for restrictions on gambling ads.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
Verb
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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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The hotel’s family offerings are well executed with thoughtful in-room details and a few standout experiences, such as a children’s afternoon tea in the Palm Court that adapts one of London’s most traditional rituals for younger guests.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The show, which Jordan Tannahill adapts from his own best-seller, finds its protagonist searching for others unable to escape the mysterious and unrelenting noise.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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Sullivan battled multiple illnesses while her body struggled to protect itself.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Nurse practitioners diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications and help patients manage both short-term and chronic health conditions.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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And because mortgage rates, auto loans and credit cards are all pegged to the 10-year Treasury yield, consumers end up paying more to finance those necessities.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The cost of living remains manageable for many expats, and access to housing and everyday necessities is relatively convenient.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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“Conditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditions. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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