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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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Recent Examples of season
Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Hulu renewed Paradise for a third season in March, in keeping with Fogelman’s plan for a three-season arc for the story.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Drain the peas and puree until smooth, seasoning with salt and pepper, then let cool.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Paul, who co-created the Apple TV+ series and drew from season one for the musical’s script and score, performs a dexterous trick, poking fun at the form’s many ridiculous tropes with an unmistakably affectionate hand.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Hulu renewed Paradise for a third season in March, in keeping with Fogelman’s plan for a three-season arc for the story.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
This smells like taking a bite of the ripest, juiciest fruits (cue the blend of mango and blackberry, seasoned with a hit of black pepper) for mouthwatering results.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Drain the peas and puree until smooth, seasoning with salt and pepper, then let cool.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
Noun
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Let the day unfold instead of forcing it.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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That happened one day during a middle school game.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Coming into favor during a time when sourcing certain ingredients was difficult, bakers could use the vinegar left from the winter’s canning and preserving to flavor this pie.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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These adorable shortbread cookies are flavored with lemon oil and get their bright yellow color from turmeric.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Becoming conditioned to human food, and humans in general, may lead bears to seek people out, potentially putting visitors and the animals at risk.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Essentials Set, made by a small wood shop out of Kempton, Pennsylvania, includes a large spatula, a stirring spoon, tongs, a medium serving spoon, a ladle, and Jonathan’ signature Original Spootle—plus a jar of their own SpoonWax to keep everything conditioned.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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October 23 – November 21 An honest shift today strengthens what truly matters.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 An honest shift today strengthens what truly matters.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pack your phone, wallet, keys, and other essentials, like a glasses case and lip gloss, and prepare to head out for a date night or brunch with friends.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s a gentle way of saying that those institutions must be prepared, at times, to coerce.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Denver also had three 4-point plays in a span of four possessions in the first quarter.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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But if Jazz Fest is the Super Bowl of live music, there are also many parties, shows, events, and attractions happening throughout the Crescent City during the festival’s two week span.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hamilton described his version as landing somewhere between Senegalese and Ghanaian, cooked in a slurry of roasted red peppers, tomatoes and onions, delicately spiced and with a whisper of smoke.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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For example, avoid using one floral candle, one spiced simmer pot, and a citrus spray at the same time.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stay honest, keep your promises realistic, and let the connection adjust naturally instead of trying to control the outcome.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Another challenge was adjusting to expectations for onscreen intimacy, a staple of vertical dramas.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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