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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
With three or four roster spots still to fill for next season, the Heat is also on its way to approaching the first apron of $209 million. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Mammoth Lakes and Truckee near Lake Tahoe are all-season destinations offering breathtaking hikes in the warmer months and skiing in the winter. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Verb
The way people season that food has changed too. Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026 Cleaning a Blackstone griddle is similar to caring for and seasoning a cast-iron skillet. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for season
Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
Noun
  • Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and backup Daniil Tarasov will both be free agents in a matter of days, leaving Florida with a crucial hole — or net – to fill.
    Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2026
  • But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The Midnight Summer latte ($9) is Middle Eastern floral-flavored and topped with a flower garnish.
    Jenna Thompson June 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • Mississippi chicken is flavored with ranch powder, butter, and pepperoncini peppers.
    Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
  • Experts recommend conditioning your lower body and core before adding weighted distance, especially for men who have not trained regularly.
    Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • The only way to preserve our republic is to strengthen the pillars of our present with the mortar of our past.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • For this year's 55th annual Pride Parade on Sunday, organizers were prepared, with six cooling buses stationed along the parade route.
    Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Six homicides have been reported in Stockton this month, including three killings over a three-day span.
    Nina Burns, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Lendeborg was the second of three Wolverines to go in the span of four picks.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • And some Germany supporters are on board with spicing things up.
    Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026
  • The sauce is generously spiced and perfectly savory.
    Peter St. Onge Updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Compare receipts to your plan, then adjust a subscription or daily expense so the numbers match the rhythm of your life.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026
  • That number can be adjusted based on new information over time.
    Vanessa Martínez, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026

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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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