as in activity
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
the actor went through months of conditioning in order to play the role of the buffed hero in the action film
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as in strengthening
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as in training
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 adjusting
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 conditioning
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
To make sure your curls are soft and moisturized, use a deep-conditioning mask and hydrating leave-in products.
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Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Dyson also claims that the Omega nourishing collection delivers up to 94 percent stronger hair, compared to using non-conditioning shampoo on straight hair.
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Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
On the actual issues, though, there is a growing convergence among Democrats on a new Israel policy that will likely involve reducing or further conditioning military aid.
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Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Noun
Because of the potential strain on the grid, Duke Energy said people should adjust their energy use, particularly with air conditioning.
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Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
To make sure your curls are soft and moisturized, use a deep-conditioning mask and hydrating leave-in products.
—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Adjective
Cayenne owners will be able to track charging via their My Porsche app and are able to create pre-conditioning settings to meet their individual needs.
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Dyson also claims that the Omega nourishing collection delivers up to 94 percent stronger hair, compared to using non-conditioning shampoo on straight hair.
—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
That federal statute emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment for juvenile defendants, and as such strongly discourages pretrial detention for minors or conditioning their release on the posting of bail.
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Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
On the actual issues, though, there is a growing convergence among Democrats on a new Israel policy that will likely involve reducing or further conditioning military aid.
—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioning
Noun
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Officials accused her in the letter of violating the university’s time, place and manner policy, which sets rules on free speech activities on campus.
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As the escape-room activity kicks off — the guests have 30 minutes to find Aesha’s crew — the boys find plenty of opportunity to make insinuating jokes about tying up the girls, some (Coop) more wholesome than others (Luke).
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In Kansas City, a single ticket for world champion Argentina’s opening match against Algeria was listed at $16,507—a bracing sum to spend for an evening in Missouri.
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On this day, an oyster shooter ($10) allowed for a bracing sampling of the house bloody mary (Pow!
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One topic that has become increasingly important to me is training.
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Canada’s men’s and women’s national teams infamously used drones to capture footage of opponents training for years until they were caught at the 2024 Olympics.
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Adamala’s team fiddled with their cellular brew, switching genes in and out and adjusting concentrations of various molecules, to get the crucial information-carrying and protein-making genetic systems to jibe.
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Consider adjusting commission rates based on the type of sale.
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To stay safe, people should stay indoors whenever possible, keep well-hydrated, and take frequent breaks from any exertion.
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Out comes a guttural groan, her exertion a tight whip cracking open a black hole of pain.
Adjective
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Ahead, everything to know about this beachside favorite, along with refreshing ways to style this timeless look all summer long.
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The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
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On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade.
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Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.
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Bateman agreed, acknowledging the pressure that comes with adapting a fan-favorite novel.
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The companies adapting fastest are not asking how AI will reshape their workforce.
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“Conditioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioning. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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