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
David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Around 70 droppings were inside and next to an air conditioning unit, and more fecal matter was on the floor of a sushi storage area, under a shelf in a dry food storage area and inside an unused ice machine.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
Protecting her hair amidst heavy styling is of utmost importance to the celebrity stylist, which is why Moreno takes the necessary precautions of pre-styling deep conditioning, heat protectant, and of course, quality products.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
Until then, goodbye air conditioning and hello rain delays.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
His most recent goal came last season during a conditioning assignment with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Around 70 droppings were inside and next to an air conditioning unit, and more fecal matter was on the floor of a sushi storage area, under a shelf in a dry food storage area and inside an unused ice machine.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
Protecting her hair amidst heavy styling is of utmost importance to the celebrity stylist, which is why Moreno takes the necessary precautions of pre-styling deep conditioning, heat protectant, and of course, quality products.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
Until then, goodbye air conditioning and hello rain delays.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioning
Noun
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In the past, players could treat recovery as a voluntary activity, sought out on their own.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Flavonoids also help to regulate cellular activity and negate oxidative damage caused by the free radicals we’re exposed to daily.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The complication only needs adjusting every 122 years—an ageless classic bursting with joie de vivre just like Goldblum.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2025
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The country’s intelligence service concluded the app posed national security risks and was used by Russia for disinformation, cyberattacks, hacking, spreading malware, location tracking and adjusting missile strikes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
The Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In the news release, Franklin advised people to push or sweep snow rather than lifting and throwing it because that involves less exertion.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Mishima’s physical exertions were in line with much that went on in the Japanese avant-garde during the sixties.—
Ian Buruma,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Still, if the goal of a certain kind of big-swing public-intellectual book is to afflict the comfortable, then this book is a bracing way to afflict yourself, for the low price of thirty-five dollars.—
Andrew Marantz,
The New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes a bracing perspective emerges through formal play, as in a tight epic of a poem about an atrocity.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
4 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The team will gather student input and feedback and promote student engagement by assisting with the planning and preparing of events.—
Alec Johnson,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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In the Prime Video clip overlaid with a theme track, the protagonist can be seen preparing to do battle against enemies who have arrived at his house, as the tension ratchets up.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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By understanding the unique characteristics of China's AI ecosystem and adapting their strategies accordingly, business leaders can position their organizations at the forefront of the global AI revolution.—
Mark Greeven,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Gemini [archival audio]: Key body-weight exercises, squats, stand with feet shoulder-width apart, lower your hips as if sitting in a chair, keeping your back straight and chest up.—
Lauren Goode,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
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The researchers found that increased levels of aerobic exercise in the aging rats reduced the appearance of these markers, indicating a slower onset of Alzheimer's.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The finish is long and refreshing, with lingering tart cherry and a hint of spice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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North Carolina offers incredible, vibrant foliage and a crisp, refreshing breeze that can not only lift your mood, but can also help bring back positive memories of autumn.—
Ahunna Okwubunka Anyim,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Conditioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioning. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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