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
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Randy Shelton, a former strength and conditioning coach at San Diego State, first met Leonard while the six-time All-Star played for the Aztecs.
—Janis Carr, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
The website was an air conditioning parts company in Italy that hackers had compromised.
—Poornima Debolle, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The O'Keeffe's Healthy Feet Night Treatment Foot Cream is a rich, heavy-duty formula of shea butter, glycerin, and deep conditioning oils your heels have been waiting for.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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Randy Shelton was the strength and conditioning coach at San Diego State and worked closely with Leonard during the player’s time with the Aztecs.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Randy Shelton, a former strength and conditioning coach at San Diego State, first met Leonard while the six-time All-Star played for the Aztecs.
—Janis Carr, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
The website was an air conditioning parts company in Italy that hackers had compromised.
—Poornima Debolle, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The O'Keeffe's Healthy Feet Night Treatment Foot Cream is a rich, heavy-duty formula of shea butter, glycerin, and deep conditioning oils your heels have been waiting for.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioning
Noun
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Finding ways to hunt these can be difficult, but don’t overlook potential activity in such areas.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
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In order to speed up service, Metro Transit is in part moving fare collection off of vehicles and adjusting its services to the changes in ridership, Kerr said.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Longduoduo continues to focus on improving its operations and adjusting its operational policies in response to the economic environment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Pursed lip breathing is particularly helpful during times of exertion or recovery.Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Yet the stresses of Series games are sui generis, sometimes requiring extraordinary exertions.Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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The night is cold and restless, but the morning promises coffee and, more bracing still, tough conversation.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
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Humiliating himself with his conduct interviewing Vice President Kamala Harris earlier this week, Bret Baier probably won’t find the bracing cold open of Saturday Night Live tonight very amusing.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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In the interim, businesses that meet California reporting requirements will have to use their best guess in preparing for reporting standards.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Employers need to stay informed and adapt their compliance strategies to meet these new requirements while also preparing for potential legislative changes expected in 2025.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Storied actor Denzel Washington has taken on the project of adapting August Wilson’s cycle of 10 plays that portray slices of Black life in each decade of the 1900s.Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The issue arises because the new ERP system introduces best practices for the industry, but some employees resist adapting.Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Returning to school as quickly as possible, with appropriate support, and getting light exercise that doesn’t pose a head injury risk are important first steps in concussion recovery, and in line with the latest research.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Particularly for women who lose bone density during and after menopause, regular exercise is critical.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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For Prince William, who has such a great platform, to lend his voice, his resources into creating positive change is such a refreshing, wonderful thing to see.Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lo-Fi Spritz Effortlessly Cool for the Wicked Crowd For a lighter, bittersweet sip, this spritz brings a refreshing twist to any Oz celebration.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Conditioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioning. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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