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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
In more recent seasons, he’s put fellow lefties Triston Casas, Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu through the same paces. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025 This helped design a rotation policy to ensure Liverpool peaked during a season’s defining period. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Verb
Sprinkle the remaining panko on top and season lightly with a little more salt. 5: Bake the meatloaf until the panko on top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees, 65 to 75 minutes. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025 Even so, any local or seasoned Jamaica traveler who has gone further than the resort strip of Montego Bay can tell you that the island has still more to explore and experience. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for season
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Noun
  • Medik8’s hero product is its Crystal Retinal serum, and the brand is also known for its proprietary CSA Philosophy, a system using vitamin C and sunscreen in the day, followed by vitamin A by night.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
  • As police struggled with another day of unrest in downtown L.A., several Waymo autonomous taxis were set on fire, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing high into the air.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Verb
  • Then there are the special releases, including an aquavit flavored like an everything bagel and a vodka filtered through quartz.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
  • This thickens and flavors the milk, producing yogurt.3 Regular Yogurt Regular yogurt is made by heating and cooling milk to precise temperatures.
    Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • Just know the film is split into three distinct movements, each shifting in tone and perspective, yet all rooted in the same thematic core: the unchecked violence of patriarchy, and the quiet ways women have been conditioned to endure and survive it.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
  • The Allure-editor favorite is formulated with conditioning ingredients like niacin (vitamin B3) and hyaluronic acid.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • The first print edition of Robb Report en Español will debut in Spain later this year, further strengthening the brand’s presence in Europe.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2025
  • Below, the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council share the best ways brands can rebuild credibility and strengthen their image after public criticism.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Verb
  • On the other hand, some small-business owners may only have an annual relationship with their accountant or tax professional, or even opt to prepare their taxes themselves.
    Vlad Rusz, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • With the revenue-sharing era now officially underway, Title IX defense attorneys say colleges are preparing for a potential wave of gender-equity lawsuits from athletes, especially challenges over how that revenue is distributed.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • In December, Human Rights Watch accused Malian armed forces and the Wagner Group of deliberately killing at least 32 civilians over an 8-month span.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025
  • What happened to take The Bear from Emmy battering ram to awards also-ran in the span of only a few months?
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 June 2025
Verb
  • The bag is available in a variety of statement-making colors and features tons of bling; grab it to spice up your current collection ahead of summer.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 June 2025
  • The race In order to try to spice up the race this year, the sport's organizers mandated that every driver perform two tire-changing pit stops during the race.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • Over time, the AI would then adjust the story, graphics, and even the entire narrative to maximize sustainability.
    John Brandon, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025

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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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