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verb

past tense of condition

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of conditioned
Adjective
As the protagonist Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1968), Duane Jones unveiled a distinct facet of pre-conditioned Black martyrdom. Malik Peay, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2023 Is the show of regret a conditioned response associated with receiving a less severe punishment? Charlotte Hu, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2011 The new formula is infused with a luscious blend of flower oils so that lashes feel conditioned and supple to the touch. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Sep. 2022 Getting a little more active, a little more mobile, a little more conditioned. BostonGlobe.com, 2 Oct. 2021 That would leave him time for only one practice round on the U.S. Open-conditioned course. Doug Ferguson, chicagotribune.com, 6 June 2021 Apply this shade to dry, conditioned hair, leave it on for 45 minutes. Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2021 But this conditioned climate exists in a Smithsonian facility in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, thousands of miles from the birds’ ancestral home along the Caribbean coast of Venezuela. Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Apr. 2020
Verb
Mayfield was well-prepared for how to respond thanks to a three-game midseason stretch when a hamstring strain sidelined Evans and conditioned Mayfield to trust other targets while further expanding his improvisational skills. Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 Then there’s all of the pop culture that’s conditioned us to think of New Year’s Eve as a night for declaring your love for someone. Olivia Petter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024 We’re conditioned to put everyone else’s needs before our own. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024 We’ve been conditioned to want hyper-personalization from our digital surroundings, with convenience and customizable environments the spoils of our age. Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024 As the West conditioned reconstruction and diplomatic engagement on the regime’s striving toward a political settlement with rebel groups, something Assad was loath to do, Syria grew isolated. Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024 According to the brand, this binds to dirt, makeup, sunscreen, and sebum to easily wipe it away—leaving skin soft and conditioned. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024 The Role Of Student Expectations Student expectations around the use of technology have evolved, being conditioned by the digital conveniences of the pandemic era. Joe Way, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 But because spinners are so popular, ducks in some areas can become conditioned to them. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioned
Adjective
  • According to the 2024 Exit Readiness Report by The Big Exit the issue is that business owners aren’t prepared for a sale.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • For example, maybe one of you is prepared to drive the group home if the situation gets dicey, maybe one of you has first-aid training, or maybe one of you is hyper-observant and prepared to monitor your surroundings to keep tabs on the vibe.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Turning your customer experience from reactive to anticipatory is a key differentiator.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • After the process, her skin shouldn’t be as reactive.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Plants have adapted to this in many ways.
    Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
  • The diverse range of common plants adapted to our Mediterranean climate continues to support vibrant agricultural activities and enrich the culinary traditions of ancient regions as well as San Diego.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These elements shape subconscious impressions that influence trust, comfort and engagement.
    Bryant Richardson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In the real world, cognitive therapist John Rayburn, who is a mysterious school counselor in Jenna’s subconscious world, works to tap into her unconscious mind to bring her back to the living world.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The 2024 bill adjusted that schedule so that the list began with an 85% valuation for vehicles that are up to a year old, lessening the impact on municipal budgets, which draw revenue from car taxes.
    Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This umbrella can be easily adjusted to five heights and has 360-degree rotation.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The table above suggests that the conditions are ripe for another price crash, albeit perhaps a fender-bender.
    Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Once ripe, they can be consumed in various dishes, like salads and guacamole, or on their own.
    Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • After a decade, my body reacts in a Pavlovian way to its stimuli, the scroll of torsos, the dopamine of a red dot notification, a three-toned beep that perks you up in your chair.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Those who follow the teachings of Warren Buffett know only to invest via index funds in a Pavlovian fashion.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • But the Gamecocks machine is ready to backfill, with MiLaysia Fulwiley, Tessa Johnson and Joyce Edwards waiting in the wings.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Currently, once the company has an embryo ready to grow, researchers insert it in a host animal, but such surrogates are limited in number and expensive to work with, and come with many potential health complications.
    D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025

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“Conditioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conditioned. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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