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as in conditioning
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 strengthening
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 preparing
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 seasoning
Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Add the Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Customers may then toss the fries and seasoning together in a McShaker bag to create their own tangy potatoes.
—Greta Cross, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Noun
After those initial seasoning sessions, layering develops gradually through regular cooking.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Add the Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Try seasoning the turkey with herbs and spices instead of salt.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Customers may then toss the fries and seasoning together in a McShaker bag to create their own tangy potatoes.
—Greta Cross, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
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Instacart data shows sharp pre-game jumps in purchases of Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, salsa and queso, with chips close behind — proof that bold, shareable flavors continue to define Super Bowl Sunday spreads.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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This typically perfect baby sheet cake (the flavors change seasonally) is too spongy and dry in this iteration.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Feb. 2026
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Avoid bouillon cubes or soup flavoring packs that may contain up to 1,000 mg of sodium.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead of bottled salad dressing, make a simple one at home with olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, a dab of mustard and other flavorings of choice, such as garlic, herbs, or honey.—
Michael I Goran,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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Netflix is spicing up its documentary slate with a new film about the Red Hot Chili Peppers, set to premiere on March 20.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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This is spicing up the genre of outlandish prank videos, which lost their appeal as many channels staged their exploits.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
28 Jan. 2026
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Too many parents, probably unwittingly, are conditioning their kids to be afraid of losing.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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The administration’s hardline agenda has included opening FBI and Justice Department inquiries into hospitals and doctors, as well as conditioning the payment of huge sums of federal money to hospitals on prohibiting the care.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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By strengthening the project’s audience awareness and impact readiness, the award helps filmmakers translate artistic vision into clear audience connection and market presence.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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The body uses collagen as a method for creating or strengthening organic material.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Levy Restaurants was reportedly only preparing 200 for Sunday’s game day.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The agency is preparing to send four astronauts back to the Moon this March on a high-stakes, ten-day mission to the far side.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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And if container lid storage isn’t a problem for your kitchen, this versatile container can also corral snacks, spices, or pot lids.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Kaanapali Coast, of course, is an ode to Hawaii, opening with juicy peach nectar and lemon peel before settling into a creamy heart of coconut shavings, milk, and warm spice.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Her mother, who was a dance teacher, began training her at a very young age.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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When athletes are training, Gnacinski can be found off to the sides observing their performance.—
Kate Kealey,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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