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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
Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
6 July 2026
Typically, El Niño is associated with wetter-than-normal conditions during the winter in Southern California.
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Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
The individuals' conditions are not currently known, Atlanta News First reported.
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Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
6 July 2026
Overhead Watering Spraying water over your entire rose bush is quick and easy, but doing so creates moist conditions that promote fungal diseases.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Inclusive leadership starts by creating the conditions for your team to sleep.
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Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Across Connecticut, families coping with PTSD, chronic pain, depression and treatment-resistant mental health conditions are looking for therapies that offer hope when conventional approaches have fallen short.
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John R. Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
During its week-long test this past March, engineering teams monitored ERNEST across several navigational scenarios, including traveling at night and other poor lighting conditions to simulate certain lunar environments.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
5 July 2026
The England players and supporters may be at an advantage in the wet conditions.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
The discomfort stems not from graphic imagery, but from recognition — the realization that contemporary visual culture increasingly conditions audiences through loops of deferred resolution.
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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.
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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.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
For sure, the old philosophy that all athletes with heart conditions should not play competitive sports is outdated and not correct.
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Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
6 July 2026
Typically, El Niño is associated with wetter-than-normal conditions during the winter in Southern California.
—
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
The individuals' conditions are not currently known, Atlanta News First reported.
—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
6 July 2026
Overhead Watering Spraying water over your entire rose bush is quick and easy, but doing so creates moist conditions that promote fungal diseases.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Inclusive leadership starts by creating the conditions for your team to sleep.
—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Across Connecticut, families coping with PTSD, chronic pain, depression and treatment-resistant mental health conditions are looking for therapies that offer hope when conventional approaches have fallen short.
—
John R. Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
During its week-long test this past March, engineering teams monitored ERNEST across several navigational scenarios, including traveling at night and other poor lighting conditions to simulate certain lunar environments.
—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
5 July 2026
The England players and supporters may be at an advantage in the wet conditions.
—
Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Verb
The system conditions physicians to go above and beyond, to pre-round an hour before they're asked, to absorb expanding workloads without complaint, because that's what doctors do.
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Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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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Online claims suggest Team Norway distrusts American food after shipping 1,276 pounds of provisions for the World Cup.
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The bill restricts adversarial foreign nations from maintaining significant investments in agricultural land and property near military bases, among other provisions.
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In the 1940s, the widespread use of penicillin allowed for the treatment of diseases that were once fatal.
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Minerals such as calcium, manganese, and fluoride support bone health, helping to prevent or manage diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis.
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
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Her remarks come amid mounting allegations that military restrictions slowed aid deliveries and prevented civilians—and in some cases rescue crews—from getting to critical areas during the early phase of the emergency.
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Connecticut The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) allows transgender student-athletes to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity without restrictions.
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That is manageable when a company seasons into the index slowly, as the rules dictate it, with a liquid market in its shares.
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Every baker seasons theirs differently.
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Its True Tone sensor adapts contrast to local room lighting to prevent eye fatigue, supporting the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard Folio.
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Whatever your style or setting, the print dress adapts—and these five refined outfit ideas below show just how versatile patterns can be.
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Those with heart disease and respiratory illnesses, young children and older adults are more at risk.
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Researchers know deaths and illnesses rise during heat waves, but the numbers are hard to track, because there aren't uniform requirements.
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The lawsuit comes as consumers report struggling to afford basic necessities.
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But within a few days, thanks to these companies, Deulofeu could send her sister necessities with just a few clicks.
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“Conditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditions. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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