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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
Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Harvard-Westlake has clearly gotten its mojo back after losing three of its last four regular-season games and now reaching the final.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
One delicious way to enjoy avocado at snacktime is to eat half an avocado sprinkled with furikake or everything seasoning and a squeeze of lime or lemon.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Stir in broth, tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan; season with salt and bring to a simmer.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Harvard-Westlake has clearly gotten its mojo back after losing three of its last four regular-season games and now reaching the final.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
How Gibson likes to cook his crawdads is by taking the time to season the inside of the shell, because that’s where the meat is.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
One delicious way to enjoy avocado at snacktime is to eat half an avocado sprinkled with furikake or everything seasoning and a squeeze of lime or lemon.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
Noun
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Trinidad was given credit for 525 days in jail since his arrest in the case.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Tonje, a trade-deadline pickup, and Banton, who spent time with Boston during the 2023-24 season, are on 10-day contracts that expire this weekend.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Cumin is also one of the main ingredients in chili powder, which is essential to flavoring Southern favorites like chili, barbecue sauce, baked beans, and more.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Nite Sprite, flavored with blue raspberry syrup.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Medical lead Nick Stubbings, head of strength and conditioning Tom Perryman and nutritionist Ted Munson worked under Frank at Brentford, too.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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At this moment, congressional Democrats are trying to condition their votes for the Department of Homeland Security’s spending bill on placing guardrails around ICE and Border Patrol.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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Duffy said the registration system and requirements for trucking companies will be strengthened while Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration inspectors conduct more spot checks of trucks and commercial driver's license schools.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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His addition also heralded the dawning of an era in which LACMA actively sought to strengthen its connections with the entertainment world.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The frozen, single-serve meals can be prepared in a microwave within five minutes or less, which also helps customers save time in the kitchen.—
Emery Glover,
Des Moines Register,
22 Feb. 2026
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Leonard had two knee surgeries — first on the right, then on the left — in a span of 11 months.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Only Miami’s De’Von Achane and Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs have a higher average among running backs with at least 500 carries in that span.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Her production spiced up 2000s rave-pop with hints of chipper children’s music in an oh-so-brain-sizzling way.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Popeyes The Popeyes Seafood Menu has returned for a limited time, with four new dry rub options to spice up ala carte Shrimp and Tackle Box.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Spaniard believes that race weekend formats should be adjusted too, to allow drivers to prepare for the sport part of the weekend.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Though the researchers adjusted for many lifestyle and health factors, unmeasured differences between people could still play a role in cognitive outcomes.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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