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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
Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
With heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected in the Twin Cities starting late Saturday and lasting through the day on Sunday, there was concern about whether the Maple Leafs’ team plane would be able to arrive as scheduled after Toronto played a Saturday night game in Buffalo.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Planetary nebulae, on the other hand, are exposed to intense ultraviolet radiation from their hot central stars, conditions that should quickly destroy or vaporize these fragile materials.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Feerick said people along the Wisconsin-Iowa border might see some ice as travel conditions become dangerous in large parts of the Upper Midwest.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Advocates for detainees and some members of Congress have called for the camp’s closure, citing inhumane conditions.
—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 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
There have been outbreaks of tuberculosis and measles at the site, and ICE officers have used the dangerously subpar conditions to pressure detainees to sign papers authorizing their deportation.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
With heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected in the Twin Cities starting late Saturday and lasting through the day on Sunday, there was concern about whether the Maple Leafs’ team plane would be able to arrive as scheduled after Toronto played a Saturday night game in Buffalo.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Planetary nebulae, on the other hand, are exposed to intense ultraviolet radiation from their hot central stars, conditions that should quickly destroy or vaporize these fragile materials.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Feerick said people along the Wisconsin-Iowa border might see some ice as travel conditions become dangerous in large parts of the Upper Midwest.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Advocates for detainees and some members of Congress have called for the camp’s closure, citing inhumane conditions.
—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 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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While startups await the president’s signature and agencies anticipate the bill’s new provisions, researchers are trying to stay afloat, some furloughing scientists until the funding becomes available.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Annual contribution caps, even with catch-up provisions, restrict how much can be invested each year.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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For patients living with rare and neglected diseases, the next breakthrough treatment might already be sitting in a pharmaceutical company’s filing cabinet.—
Annette Bakker,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Scientists agree that diet can contribute to some diseases and also can be valuable in treating them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit says that HHS' declaration seeks to coerce providers to stop providing gender-affirming care and circumvent legal requirements for policy changes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Democrats contend that the legislation will disenfranchise many of their voters because of its strict requirements for proving one’s identity and citizenship.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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There was no immediate confirmation from Iran, where little information has been coming out due to internet outages, round-the-clock airstrikes and tight restrictions on journalists.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The governor will declare an official drought, and water restrictions could be implemented.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The three young players have enjoyed experiencing their rookies seasons together.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Stranger Things seasons 1-5 are on the streamer now.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Jan. 2026
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Robinson uses rats in her research to understand how the brain adapts to emotions and how that affects behavior.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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The advantage goes to whoever adapts first.—
Dennis Kozak,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in laboratories that mimic the immune system’s ability to fight off certain illnesses.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Health officials said no illnesses linked to the spill have been reported in Maryland, adding that drinking water systems remain unaffected.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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Even as a successful homebuilder and entrepreneur, the 35-year-old says his income barely covers the necessities for his growing household.—
Data Reporter,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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As consumers pay more to cover necessities like gas, many households — particularly those that are middle or low income — will be forced to cut their budgets in other places, explains Francesco D’Acunto, a finance professor at Georgetown University.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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