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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
Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
In a previous interview, Nichols said the union’s concerns center on pay, workload and job conditions for school administrators, including long hours and limited autonomy.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Those with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive sensitivities may experience bloating, gas or digestive discomfort.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Researchers will explore the conditions at Jiangchuan Biota that led to the fossils’ exceptional preservation, and plenty of questions remain about the biology, habits and interactions of these animals — among whom were our earliest evolutionary ancestors.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Although the plasma does not directly touch the reactor walls under ideal conditions, intense heat and high-energy particles still impact the inner surfaces.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
In one case, a California prison guard with spinal problems also claimed other ailments, including toenail fungus and eczema, as work-disabling conditions.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The island also generates its own fast-changing weather, with Queen Mary’s Peak, which stands 6,765 feet tall, disrupting wind and cloud patterns and creating highly variable conditions around the coast.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
The weather conditions weren’t favorable in Wednesday’s game against the Twins.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 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
In some places, fish catches declined precipitously in medium depths, which Joye attributes to nutritionally barren conditions.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
In a previous interview, Nichols said the union’s concerns center on pay, workload and job conditions for school administrators, including long hours and limited autonomy.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Those with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive sensitivities may experience bloating, gas or digestive discomfort.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Researchers will explore the conditions at Jiangchuan Biota that led to the fossils’ exceptional preservation, and plenty of questions remain about the biology, habits and interactions of these animals — among whom were our earliest evolutionary ancestors.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Although the plasma does not directly touch the reactor walls under ideal conditions, intense heat and high-energy particles still impact the inner surfaces.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
In one case, a California prison guard with spinal problems also claimed other ailments, including toenail fungus and eczema, as work-disabling conditions.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The island also generates its own fast-changing weather, with Queen Mary’s Peak, which stands 6,765 feet tall, disrupting wind and cloud patterns and creating highly variable conditions around the coast.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
The weather conditions weren’t favorable in Wednesday’s game against the Twins.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 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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This means union officials cannot impose contract provisions that require workers to pay money to the union as a condition of getting or keeping a job, according to the foundation.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The remaining provisions of these Official Rules will continue to be valid and enforceable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The pair is part of a community of caregivers and their clients in Atlanta who experience the arts together as a way to manage the stress and impact of cognitive diseases.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hair loss can be caused by genetics, hormones, age, or underlying medical conditions (like some autoimmune diseases).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Membership there had political as well as social requirements.—
Michael Gorra,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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The tax, plus the bill’s disclosure requirements, would deter third parties from offering this funding and could inadvertently dox conservative activists and donors.—
George Harris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Colorado officials argued that the law − which is similar to restrictions in about half the states – regulates professional conduct, not speech.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Without the need for manual adjustments, this system automatically adapts to your spine's contours to provide constant support.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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If an octopus population adapts to a new ecological niche with different chemical conditions, Di Cosmo argues, its sensory receptors might shift to better detect the available prey.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Over half of the illnesses are in children under 5 years old.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Essayli said the individuals are accused of running fraudulent hospice care facilities that billed Medicare by using people without terminal illnesses as beneficiaries.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite numerous complaints to health inspectors from elderly people that Salmos 23 left them wanting the most basic necessities — like toilet paper — DCF chose it as a refuge over hundreds of other homes.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Because these orders were issued without sufficient planning for necessities, many households ran short of food.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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