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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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as in day
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Recent Examples of season
Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Joining the cast this season are former model and beauty queen Charley Manley and Shep’s friend Whitner Slagsvol.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 11 Oct. 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Lightly season everything with salt and black pepper.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Louisville women's basketball has its sights set on returning to the Sweet 16 this season.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Joining the cast this season are former model and beauty queen Charley Manley and Shep’s friend Whitner Slagsvol.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
Dump the potatoes into a large pot, add cold water to 2 inches above the top of the potatoes, and season the water with salt.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Lightly season everything with salt and black pepper.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
Verb
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These are still a delicious and useful way to flavor dishes or use as a garnish.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Typically flavored with anise, orange zest, and orange blossom water, the round loaves are traditionally adorned with pieces of dough in the shape of crossbones and are often dusted with sugar.—
Luisa Navarro,
Saveur,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The alternative story of Helen’s Egyptian detour invites a more critical examination of the relationship between war and story by highlighting the degree to which humans have been conditioned by a narrative that presents war as the ultimate stage for personal and national glory.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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In an unusual twist, the TV host conditioned a loan to Merit Street on the company winning its lawsuit against the network.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By the next day, Melissa had strengthened into a Category 5 storm.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Reebok added that the new regional HQ is designed to accelerate retail expansion, strengthen performance and women’s categories, and deepen the brand’s cultural footprint while supporting its longstanding network of regional partners, retailers, and consumers.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the beginning of the week, prepare foods like bean burritos or steamed vegetables to add to salads.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Graduates complete the program prepared to join the workforce of intelligence professionals.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On April 2, the president announced an initial tariff rate on China of 34 percent, which ballooned in subsequent days to 125 percent.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Luke Edward Hall, known for his work across painting, drawing, writing, interior design, knitwear design and home decor, has become a go-to collaborator for brands looking to spice things up.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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All chicken tenders are spiced-to-order, with seven levels of heat.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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United’s players were still adjusting to Amorim’s system.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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To test the effect of static charge on airborne nematodes, Ortega-Jiménez tethered living fruit flies to a live copper wire and adjusted the voltage between 100 and 700 volts, comparable to what insects would generate in the wild.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fertilization and pruning encourage new growth, which does not have time to harden off before cold temperatures set in.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The finale opens in the stillness that follows, grief hardening into vengeance.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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