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conditioning

[kuhn-dish-uh-ning] / kənˈdɪʃ ə nɪŋ /
NOUN
behavior modification
Synonyms
WEAK
aversion therapy behavioral therapy counseling reinforcement retraining reward system therapy
NOUN
brainwashing
Synonyms
STRONG
influencing persuasion
NOUN
drill
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assignment discipline drilling homework preparation repetition training tryout warmup workout
STRONG
call constitutional dress gym instruction maneuvers marching run through shakedown
WEAK
daily dozen dry run learning by doing
NOUN
naturalization
Synonyms
STRONG
acclimatization acculturation habituation nationalization rooting
WEAK
accustoming adapting
NOUN
Pavlovian conditioning
Synonyms
WEAK
Pavlovian psychology classical conditioning
NOUN
workout
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drill rehearsal routine session test training tryout warmup work-out
STRONG
constitutional work
Antonyms
WEAK
inactivity

Example Sentences

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The damage was driven by chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, which were widely used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and aerosol products.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

People in Thailand have also been asked to keep air conditioning at 26-27C and to conserve fuel by carpooling or using public transport.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Cooper’s vision for success for the men’s basketball team includes strong conditioning, hard work and defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Many drivers, like Chinonso, keep their car air conditioning off to conserve fuel -- and "plead" for a tip from customers in return for switching it on.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Months of conditioning, jogging, I’ve seen flowers bloom, trees turn green, and birds’ eggs hatch.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes