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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
Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Fans are currently gearing up for the premiere of Stranger Things season 5, which marks the conclusion to the pop culture phenomenon that began back in 2016.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Blanch puntarelle ribbons in boiling water generously seasoned with vinegar, salt, and sugar.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Two years after starring with Polly James as single roommates on the first season of the Liverpool-set The Liver Birds, Collins in 1971 was hired for ITV’s Upstairs, Downstairs to portray the maid Sarah, who at one point leaves Eaton Place to become a singer at a music hall, only to return.
—Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Fans are currently gearing up for the premiere of Stranger Things season 5, which marks the conclusion to the pop culture phenomenon that began back in 2016.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Miami Cubano that Garcia makes is a beautiful mound of meat to behold, with roast pork seasoned well and pickles offering a pop.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Blanch puntarelle ribbons in boiling water generously seasoned with vinegar, salt, and sugar.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
Noun
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Feel free to bring the kids, who can enjoy a kids' corner with arts and crafts, story times and more, as well as Teen Scene all day activities.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Some families had to go without benefits for several days this month, Haynes said, and many federal workers in the Sacramento region are going unpaid in a season when the demand for food assistance always soars.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The cake is Darjeeling tea–flavored, which is the Champagne of teas, just like Budweiser is the Champagne of beers and Lemon Spindrift is the Champagne of seltzers.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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The cherry-flavored, spicy soda was given a quirky name to compete with the doctor.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rice bran and rosemary extracts deliver antioxidant protection, while sunflower and lupin seed oils target dryness from another angle—deeply nourishing to leave lips soft, conditioned, and visibly healthier.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Patrick Stewart, of all people, is an all-time villain as the skinheads' calculating leader, issuing merciless orders in the same reasonable cadence we've been conditioned to trust implicitly.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys have made some head-scratching moves in 2025 dating back to the preseason, which have both strengthened the interior of the defensive line but also added confusion about the future of the unit.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The initiative’s foundation addresses the problem of inconsistent and burdensome reporting by engaging the industry to define an optional (and non-exhaustive) questionnaire aimed at strengthening data quality and consistency while significantly reducing the administrative burden on suppliers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Slot even admitted that Liverpool had spent the day before the trip to Brentford preparing for Michael Kayode’s long throws.—
The Athletic's Liverpool staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Merely a month ago, Mizzou football was 5-0 and ranked 14th entering the defining span of the season — with three of four games against top-10 teams.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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The 49ers have just one interception over their past 16 games, the NFL’s fewest-ever in such a span.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Use everyone's favorite hot sauce to spice up your chicken noodle soup.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Chef Merito’s Limited Edition Seasoning Bottles Chef Merito is spicing up Día de los Muertos celebrations this year with the launch of their new limited edition Carne and Pollo seasoning bottles, a festive twist on the brand’s beloved blends that bring authentic flavor to every family meal.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since the advent of the transfer portal and the rise of name, image and likeness (NIL), there have been countless debates about how to create and adjust a system to establish guardrails when necessary.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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