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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 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 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
Human life, plant life and animal life are intricately intertwined with the balance of seasons. Avery Keatley, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025 The Horned Frogs rebounded from their Big 12 loss of the season at Oklahoma State on Jan. 22 to hold off Baylor on Jan. 26. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
With awards season off to a big start in 2025, LGBTQ+ non-profit GLAAD is unveiling its honorees for the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025 Taste may be the only reliable guide to seasoning your dishes. Sarah Schutte, National Review, 19 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for season 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
Noun
  • Now watch a ballerina's entire performance day routine: Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
  • After days of working with Colorado’s congressional delegation and the U.S. Embassy, Kuziez and his colleagues were cleared to head south Monday, just as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were allowed to return home to northern Gaza.
    Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Customers will also be able to purchase the Louisiana Garlic 3-Piece Wings, also flavored with reposado tequila, and a Spicy Strawberry Hibiscus Flavored Lemonade Mocktail.
    Luke Chinman, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Save room for a small dish of malai kulfi, a homemade ice cream flavored with cardamom and garnished with almond flakes.
    Arika Herron, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • House Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie said sentiment within the GOP conference was favorable to tightening eligibility requirements, conditioning work on able-bodied people and equalizing payments for the Medicaid expansion population.
    Peter Sullivan, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
  • However, using it too often or as a replacement for shampooing and conditioning your hair can pose some problems.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Do these exercises to help stretch and strengthen your hands, wrists, forearms and elbows.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2025
  • The dogs, who live in Austin, Texas, have since strengthened their bond, with their TikTok account filled with videos of the dogs playing, napping and going on adventures together.
    Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In October, the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers changed uniform colors to prepare for high temperatures at Levi’s Stadium.
    Sam Joseph, The Athletic, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Women who ease into using AI—perhaps using generative AI to draft a challenging email or prepare talking points for a meeting—quickly discover how these tools can augment their work and amplify their voices and expertise.
    Erin Grau, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Chiefs have won four Super Bowls in their history, three in the past five seasons, and can join the Pittsburgh Steelers of the 1970s as the only franchise to win four in a six-year span.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
  • In the span of five months, CBZ Management has lost control of most of its properties in Aurora and Denver.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • From traditional items like cologne and chocolates to couples cooking sets and games to spice up your date night, there’s no shortage of gifts under $50.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
  • The signature box contains eight different ingredients, separated into different packets that work together to completely season, thicken, and spice up your pot of chili.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • However, the premise was adjusted slightly after Josh, 44, filed for divorce from Christina in July 2024.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
  • In a similar case reported by Newsweek, a dog owner adjusted their pet's routine after a neighbor continuously avoided the area due to safety concerns.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025

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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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