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noun

kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)niŋ How to pronounce conditioning (audio)
Definition of conditioningnext
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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adjective

as in strengthening

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conditioning

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verb

present participle of condition
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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
Noun
The city later vowed to make emergency repairs to the complex, where residents had gone without air conditioning and electricity for weeks. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Each unit would have electricity, heating, and air conditioning. — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Cayenne owners will be able to track charging via their My Porsche app and are able to create pre-conditioning settings to meet their individual needs. — Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025 Dyson also claims that the Omega nourishing collection delivers up to 94 percent stronger hair, compared to using non-conditioning shampoo on straight hair. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Condition only areas that are genuinely dry or stiff rather than automatically conditioning the entire bag. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026 Boron nitride gives the formula its silky slip and creates a blurring effect, while avocado oil adds conditioning moisture so a matte doesn’t look like skin is parched. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conditioning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conditioning
  1. activity
  2. bracing
  3. training
  4. adjusting
  5. exertion
  6. refreshing
  7. preparing
  8. adapting
Noun
  • The crude market remains dominated by state producers, major energy companies, commodity merchants and large industrial consumers whose activity dwarfs that of individual traders.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • On the same morning, a short drive away, a therapist who asked to be identified as Bre was also patrolling, having woken up to an alert on her phone about ICE activity at her daughter’s former elementary school.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of activity
Adjective
  • In Kansas City, a single ticket for world champion Argentina’s opening match against Algeria was listed at $16,507—a bracing sum to spend for an evening in Missouri.
    — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 6 June 2026
  • On this day, an oyster shooter ($10) allowed for a bracing sampling of the house bloody mary (Pow!
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Definition of bracing
Verb
  • Interestingly, in late July, The New Arab outlet in London reported that the Yemeni government has concluded a deal with Turkey for drones but that none had yet been delivered as of late July, although Ankara is already training Yemeni drone pilots.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Saturday’s matchup seems likely, as his fitness level was quite good after not training for a few weeks while awaiting finalization of his transfer and visa.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of training
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  • For some homebuyers, particularly those who expect to sell or refinance before the rate begins adjusting, an ARM could save money.
    — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The research team further demonstrated the versatility of the material by building prototype antennas and microwave devices whose frequencies could be changed by adjusting the voltage or temperature.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjusting
Noun
  • Cardio Load provides a rolling seven-day breakdown of your exertion, along with a target to hit for optimal training gains without overexertion.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Two firefighters were treated at the scene for injuries related to heat and exertion.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of exertion
Adjective
  • The 849 Testarossa offers a refreshing design that is just as strong, if not even more intriguing, in its open-air configuration.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That both cooled the tea to a refreshing drinking temperature and diluted it for a proper taste.
    — Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of refreshing
Verb
  • Gemini's agents can assist with contract review and redlining, legal and policy research, regulatory monitoring, drafting NDAs, preparing documents for redaction, creating contracting playbooks and handling data-subject access requests.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Even as the justices were preparing to release their opinion, the postal service did in fact develop and release a new rule about mail-in voting.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of preparing
Verb
  • Literacy is about adapting to this constant flux between the physical and digital world.
    — Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Mann Theatres co-owner Michelle Mann said the company wanted to continue adapting to what moviegoers are looking for.
    — Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapting

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