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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
Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 May 2025
Indiana has been one of the better teams in the NBA at home during the second half of the season, putting even more pressure on the Cavaliers.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 20 May 2025
In 1847, after two years had passed without word from the expedition, Jane and seasoned Arctic explorers like the Rosses urged the Admiralty to send out a search party.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Noun
A lot happened in seasons 1 and 2, so let Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, and Gavin Casalegno refresh your memory.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 May 2025
Indiana has been one of the better teams in the NBA at home during the second half of the season, putting even more pressure on the Cavaliers.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Verb
When Verstappen pulled off that move, seasoned F1 staff in our live blog left their seats.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 20 May 2025
In 1847, after two years had passed without word from the expedition, Jane and seasoned Arctic explorers like the Rosses urged the Admiralty to send out a search party.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
Noun
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Major cities like New York were already facing frightening death tolls that climbed higher each day—but that’s not what Eddington is about.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
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After three long days in court, Cassie Ventura Fine — who is eight months pregnant — has finished her testimony.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Verb
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For the record, Raja refuses to buy the stale debate, sometimes raised by pizza fanatics, that South Florida water can’t flavor the crust like New York water can.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Kim wasn’t referring to the top of a shaker for a condiment used to flavor food.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
16 May 2025
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After the traditional production processes, this tequila is conditioned for 21–28 days in brandy casks that previously held Oaxacan mezcal, imparting unique characteristics to the spirit.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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But for guys who have been in the game a long time you are conditioned for a game like this.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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By updating recruiting tactics and working with local communities, Florida has an opportunity to strengthen the fire service and help every Floridian.—
Jason Cerrano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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This program is funded by the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, which supports journalism, film and arts organizations whose work is dedicated to social justice and strengthening democracy.—
Talia Buford,
ProPublica,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Several media outlets reported earlier this month that the Trump administration was preparing releasing the full audio.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Instead, Sovereignty will be rested, so the horse can be better prepared for the Belmont Stakes later this month.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Over a five-year span, there were 739,721 injuries.—
LyssaNoel Frater,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The organization now atop the money mountain once lost 26 games in a two-year span from 2008-09.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Some people spice it up with shoe charms and even laces, so the possibilities for personalization are endless.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Ryan teases that Can’t Get Enough still includes all of the steam and spice her books are known for (the author even has her own Spotify playlist of her favorite audiobooks too).—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The focus is on teaching and learning with a new playbook and minute but important details such as adjusting his footwork when receiving the snap.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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That's starting with support for Gmail, which allows AI Mode to adjust based on things like booking emails and online purchase receipts.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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