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as in to condition
to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness
carefully seasoned the cast iron pan with vegetable oil before using it for the first time
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as in to strengthen
to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
troops that had been seasoned by months of intense training
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as in to prepare
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
her campaign manager has been seasoned by several hotly contested gubernatorial campaigns
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Recent Examples of season
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Steinbach led the nation with 22 double-doubles, placing him one shy of matching Jon Brockman’s single-season school record at Washington.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Cleaning a Blackstone griddle is similar to caring for and seasoning a cast-iron skillet.
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Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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The couple posed for photos alongside Kittle, 32, and Olsen, 41, at a party ahead of the 2026 Tight End University season in Nashville.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Steinbach led the nation with 22 double-doubles, placing him one shy of matching Jon Brockman’s single-season school record at Washington.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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The way people season that food has changed too.
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Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Cleaning a Blackstone griddle is similar to caring for and seasoning a cast-iron skillet.
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Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
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Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and backup Daniil Tarasov will both be free agents in a matter of days, leaving Florida with a crucial hole — or net – to fill.
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But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
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The Midnight Summer latte ($9) is Middle Eastern floral-flavored and topped with a flower garnish.
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Mississippi chicken is flavored with ranch powder, butter, and pepperoncini peppers.
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Evolutionary pressures have conditioned us to prefer physically healthy mates who are more likely to produce healthy offspring and to be able to help raise them.
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We have been conditioned for this without noticing.
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Communicate early, and friendships strengthen naturally.
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Practical choices now strengthen long-term confidence.
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For this year's 55th annual Pride Parade on Sunday, organizers were prepared, with six cooling buses stationed along the parade route.
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
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Six homicides have been reported in Stockton this month, including three killings over a three-day span.
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Lendeborg was the second of three Wolverines to go in the span of four picks.
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And some Germany supporters are on board with spicing things up.
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The sauce is generously spiced and perfectly savory.
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Compare receipts to your plan, then adjust a subscription or daily expense so the numbers match the rhythm of your life.
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That number can be adjusted based on new information over time.
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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