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
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
The intensity of the second half of the campaign will remain relentless, especially if Liverpool go deep into all four competitions, but the work of the club's strength and conditioning department bodes well.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
While basic infrastructure updates, like air conditioning, elevators, and toilets, have been done, the building, in its mostly derelict state, has been left as is.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Jan. 2025
This concealer may have a demi-matte finish, but its conditioning formula won't dry or crack on your skin, thanks to nourishing ingredients like hydrating hyaluronic acid and moisturizing antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 30 Jan. 2025
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Special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer is among the seven holdovers from last season’s staff, with assistant offensive line coach Robert Kugler, defensive assistant Vinny DePalma and strength and conditioning coaches Deron Mayo and Brian McDonough.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
The intensity of the second half of the campaign will remain relentless, especially if Liverpool go deep into all four competitions, but the work of the club's strength and conditioning department bodes well.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
While basic infrastructure updates, like air conditioning, elevators, and toilets, have been done, the building, in its mostly derelict state, has been left as is.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Jan. 2025
This concealer may have a demi-matte finish, but its conditioning formula won't dry or crack on your skin, thanks to nourishing ingredients like hydrating hyaluronic acid and moisturizing antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioning
Noun
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Lakeside Circle signed a letter of intent with a potential tenant, which operated a go-kart and mini-bike facility, which also offered axe-throwing, virtual reality games and other activities.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The museum has plenty of activities for kids, including a dedicated play space for toddlers and another for children up to age 7.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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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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As the disease worsens, cardinal symptoms include cough with or without phlegm and breathlessness, especially with exertion.—
Soma Mandal,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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Some levels of pain or discomfort, such as those created by the exertion of hard physical exercise, can have positive associations.—
Conor Purcell,
Scientific American,
17 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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However, since exercise releases endorphins that can keep you up, avoiding exercising within two hours of bedtime is important.8 Sleep in a dark room: Light interferes with sleep, therefore a dark room will help people fall and stay asleep.—
Patty Weasler, RN, BSN,
Verywell Health,
8 Feb. 2025
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Anachronistic urban features and budgetary limitations, however, repeatedly undercut the authenticity of the exercise in ways that wittily highlight the gulf between then and now.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This three-in-one defines, hydrates, and smooths even the thirstiest strands—perfect for reviving a stale blowout or refreshing hair between wash days.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2025
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A lot of that is gone, and that’s really refreshing.—
Kate Storey,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Conditioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioning. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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