We talked over Jack's plan to put in air conditioning, but could not come to a decision.
Source: tatoeba (23226)
Conditioning
/kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/
Synonyms for "conditioning" (159 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
absorption and regurgitationacclimationacclimatizationaccommodationaccustomingadaptationadaptionaddictiveadjustmentapprenticeshipautomatic writingautomatismbasic trainingbehaviorblind impulsebrainwashingbreakingbreaking-inbreedingcase hardening
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Noun(10 words)
air conditioningalterassociateassociatingassociationassociative learningavoidancebehavioral patterningbodily conditionclimate control
Adjective(1 words)
capacitating exercise
Strong matches (48)
Related words (79)
instillationinstillmentinstinctinstinctivenessinstrumental conditioninginurementinvoluntarinessmanual trainingmilitary trainingnaturalizationnegative reinforcementnurturenurturingon-the-job trainingoperant conditioningorientationpavlovian conditioningphysiologically addictivepositive reinforcementpractice
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preparationpsychagogypsychologically addictivequalificationraisingreadyingrearingreeducationreflexreflex actionrehearsalreindoctrinationreinforcementreorientationseasoningsheer chemistrysloydtamingtrainingtuningunconditioned reflexunwillednessupbringingvocational educationvocational training
Noun(31 words)
instructionlearningmaterial processingmoldingmuscular endurancenormative pressureoilingphysical conditionpracticepreconditioningpreparationpreparepreparingprocessingqualifying term conceptrougheningsensitizingsignal modificationsocial conditioningstamina building
Adjective(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
physical fitness
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absorption and regurgitation, acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation, accustoming.
- Sentence evidence is available for conditioning, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "conditioning".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "conditioning"
Keep "conditioning" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "conditioning" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "conditioning", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "conditioning" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
19 entriesacquisitionactionbehavioral sciencecultureeducationenvironmentenvironmental controlfitness descriptorinfluencelearninglearning processlearning theorymodificationpreparationprocesspsychology
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More specific
24 entriesShowing 16 of 24 words.
Collocations
11 entriesair conditioningbrain conditioningclassical conditioningconditioning drillconditioning environmentconditioning exerciseconditioning periodconditioning programconditioning protocolconditioning regimensoil conditioning
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Does the room have air conditioning?
Source: tatoeba (44190)
The coffee shop is closed while the air conditioning is under repair.
Source: tatoeba (50497)
This room has air conditioning.
Source: tatoeba (57351)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "conditioning"?
Closest matches include absorption and regurgitation, acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation, accustoming.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "conditioning"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.