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Definition of seasonnext

season

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verb

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as in to flavor
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored the chef seasoned the vegetables as soon as they came out of the oven

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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
Noun
That changed on Sunday against the Patriots as Robinson produced two sacks against Drake Maye, adding to his season total of four sacks. — Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026 Kelvin Yeboah notched his career-high fifth assist in his second full season and defender Nectarios Triantis collected his third after getting his first two in five appearances last year. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
Among the most respected and seasoned growers here is Woody Lancaster, who has cultivated giant pumpkins for over 30 years. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 Serve with a bowl of warm rice and salt on the side so everyone can season their broth to taste. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for season
Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
Noun
  • The last polls before election day have given Eisenkot’s Yashar presumed coalition a lead of about two to six seats over Netanyahu’s ruling coalition, according to three of Israel’s main broadcasters.
    — Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This September 25 concert was Lui’s record release event for Instant Validation, which came out that same day via Asthmatic Kitty Records.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • These products dispense an inhalable aerosol that contains nicotine and other chemicals, including flavoring agents.
    — Ana Santos Rutschman, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
  • It’s made with a creamy cheese sauce that’s flavored with onions.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Allison worries everyday fans are being conditioned to see the diamond – or the court or the field – as slot machines and the human athletes as spinning symbols that sometimes align as dollar signs.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Time and again, the female characters, conditioned to be thrown into brutal competition with one another, find relief in solidarity.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Studies also suggest that El Niño can strengthen and accelerate the frequency of nor'easters by pushing warm, moist air to the north.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Colleges and universities can take advantage of their expertise, resources and autonomy from the traditional K-12 education establishment to strengthen not only the state’s charter movement, but public education in their communities.
    — Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In crowded Chaweng Beach, this 26-room hotel’s high style attracts a stream of beachcombers (prepare to show your key to the hotel gatekeeper).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The United States has starting making arrangements to prepare its key bases to operate for at least 3 months without outside support.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Wilson has played with 10 different starting quarterbacks during that span.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Police said that at the beginning of October, six different businesses on the avenue were vandalized and burgled in the span of a single week.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Pie filling comes pre-sweetened and spiced, so swapping it into a recipe that calls for plain puree will throw off the sugar, salt and seasoning.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Following Omani tradition, an Arabic coffee lightly spiced with cardamom and rose water was prepared for guests.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • By adjusting the distance between the tips, the team could stretch or compress the molecular structure, changing the voltage at which the current enhancement began.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Hackett said adjusting investments to reflect personal financial goals, changes in risk tolerance, or shifting income needs are good reasons to make changes.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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