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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
Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
According to AdImpact, more than $125 million was spent across the Democratic and Republican Senate contests, making the Texas race the most expensive primary season in the country.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
As a young player, Refsnyder learned the value of platooning from teammates like Chris Young and Steve Pearce, seasoned pros who leaned into their strengths.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Icons of polished style like Oprah, Gwyneth Paltrow, Martha Stewart, and Reese Witherspoon have already cosigned half-zip pullovers this season.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
According to AdImpact, more than $125 million was spent across the Democratic and Republican Senate contests, making the Texas race the most expensive primary season in the country.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
The sirloin is oven-cooked and not well-seasoned.
—Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
As a young player, Refsnyder learned the value of platooning from teammates like Chris Young and Steve Pearce, seasoned pros who leaned into their strengths.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
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Menefee led in the early count; he’d been helped by the crypto industry PAC Fairshake, which Green denounced in the final days of their race.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some people like to vote on election day, said Dianne Clinkscale from Dallas, arguing that the county’s voters got cheated out their right on to vote.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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They’re flavored with Earl Grey tea and white chocolate, which gives the treats a creamy dairy flavor.—
Restaurant Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Your family will rave about the rich gravy, flavored with stout, balsamic vinegar, and a couple of tablespoons of instant dark-roast coffee.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Make everyone instantly comfortable by pre-conditioning the car’s cabin in the cold or hot months.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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The quote reflects Woodson’s argument that systemic racism can condition people to accept inequality without being forced.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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This serum purportedly counteracts that, working to de-age the scalp, thus thickening and strengthening strands.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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The first step replenishes skin’s water levels, and the second protects it—a combination that improves elasticity, calms inflammation, and strengthens barrier integrity.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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After a flight failure in March 2025, the German firm, Isar Aerospace, is preparing for its second Spectrum launch, currently scheduled for no earlier than March 19, 2026, from Andøya, Norway.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kim’s fresh push to be recognized as a nuclear state comes as the US president prepares a visit to the region in coming weeks that will include a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.—
Soo-hyang Choi,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Bungalow is Khanna’s joint venture with Jimmy Rizvi, of Gramercy's GupShup, and a nod to the diverse span of Indian cooking, from Kashmir at its crown all the way down to Kerala.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Over the span of the several months the trial lasted, Gisèle Pelicot turned from a woman living a quiet, private life into a feminist symbol of courage and strength.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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And now to spice up her life a little bit, grandma!—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Her production spiced up 2000s rave-pop with hints of chipper children’s music in an oh-so-brain-sizzling way.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Since 2005, per-capita state spending has remained flat, adjusted for inflation.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Afternoon naps and caffeine as well as evening light from phones and other electronic devices can make adjusting to an earlier bedtime even harder.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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