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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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to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
troops that had been seasoned by months of intense training
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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 seasoned
Klaus Schwab, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
Argentina’s roster features a mix of seasoned players, including Florencia Bonsegundo and Aldana Cometti, with younger talents, including 19-year-old Mili Martin, also in the fold.
—Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
As a result, the price of gold is now approaching $5,300 an ounce, a level that would have seemed absurd even to seasoned commodities traders just a few years ago.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Leading a group of seasoned musicians that includes guitarist Adam Brisbin and harp player Mary Lattimore, and working once again with Krivchenia as his producer, Meek continues to revel in the role of traditional troubadour of mid-tempo laments with heavy gestures to Buffalo Springfield.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
Some folks swear by just a bit of flour, others by seasoned bread crumbs.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Each is served on a toasted bun with seasoned fries.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Lancaster, now a seasoned competitor, first became interested in spelling bees after his uncle showed him the comedy film Bad Words, said his father, Kenneth Gramer.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Bonny Chu , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Monique Brown said the catfish will be breaded and seasoned with their own unique recipe.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The seeds are seasoned, and the tortillas must be charred.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
This comes with eight tender, crispy Butterfly Shrimp that have been seasoned with a traditional blend of Louisiana herbs and spices.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Heading into the offseason the Dolphins have one seasoned pass rusher on the roster in Chop Robinson, a 2024 first-round draft pick who had a disappointing second season in the NFL.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
The whiskey spent 16 months aging in these European oak hogsheads, which were seasoned with Moscatel for two years before heading to Midleton, and was bottled at 46 percent ABV.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Then, it can be seasoned and sautéed.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
There’s also a healthy assortment of pasta dishes, from cavatelli porchetta to pesto chitarra, seasoned with herbs from the garden just outside the entrance.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Intergenerational collaboration—combining youthful experimentation with seasoned judgment—creates resilience.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 1 Mar. 2026
Argentina’s roster features a mix of seasoned players, including Florencia Bonsegundo and Aldana Cometti, with younger talents, including 19-year-old Mili Martin, also in the fold.
—Theo Lloyd-Hughes, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
As a result, the price of gold is now approaching $5,300 an ounce, a level that would have seemed absurd even to seasoned commodities traders just a few years ago.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Leading a group of seasoned musicians that includes guitarist Adam Brisbin and harp player Mary Lattimore, and working once again with Krivchenia as his producer, Meek continues to revel in the role of traditional troubadour of mid-tempo laments with heavy gestures to Buffalo Springfield.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
Some folks swear by just a bit of flour, others by seasoned bread crumbs.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Each is served on a toasted bun with seasoned fries.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Lancaster, now a seasoned competitor, first became interested in spelling bees after his uncle showed him the comedy film Bad Words, said his father, Kenneth Gramer.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
The group of women, most of whom resided near California, were reportedly seasoned backcountry skiers.
—Bonny Chu , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Monique Brown said the catfish will be breaded and seasoned with their own unique recipe.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The seeds are seasoned, and the tortillas must be charred.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
This comes with eight tender, crispy Butterfly Shrimp that have been seasoned with a traditional blend of Louisiana herbs and spices.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Heading into the offseason the Dolphins have one seasoned pass rusher on the roster in Chop Robinson, a 2024 first-round draft pick who had a disappointing second season in the NFL.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
The whiskey spent 16 months aging in these European oak hogsheads, which were seasoned with Moscatel for two years before heading to Midleton, and was bottled at 46 percent ABV.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Then, it can be seasoned and sautéed.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
There’s also a healthy assortment of pasta dishes, from cavatelli porchetta to pesto chitarra, seasoned with herbs from the garden just outside the entrance.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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Bryant, on the other hand, represents a highly skilled Hollywood craft that is more than a century old and only recently getting its due.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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DeBattiste said the Summit Rescue Group receives applications from skilled and experienced hikers, skiers, and climbers, but there’s one thing that matters more.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside,
27 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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This winter, bartenders at every Dante address (from the original on Macdougal Street, to its residency in Claridge’s in London) are slinging the Cranberry Spritz, which combines cranberry juice and Perrier-Jouët champagne with a housemade cranberry syrup spiced with cardamom and vanilla.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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In October, dogs specially trained in human remains detection scanned the area where Mercury had confessed to leaving Cheryl’s body.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Success in football comes when young players are trained in a system over many years.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Despite being in Fort Worth for just one season, Suarez already holds a tight connection to the Fort Worth community that was only strengthened by the fan support at GameDay.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2026
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The inductees will be formally honored April 19 in East Lansing, recognized for careers that have shaped Michigan journalism and strengthened the role of a free press in public life.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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All-day dining at The Common Room blurs culinary boundaries to curate an exceptional selection of prime cuts, succulent seafood, and specialty dishes, each meticulously prepared and enhanced with local flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Read Credit Suisse’s own post-mortem report on its Archegos failings, prepared by law firm Paul Weiss.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Similarly, facility expenses at Amana Academy North Fulton strain the school’s overall budget and impede its ability to recruit and retain experienced teachers because when operating dollars are allocated to buildings, fewer resources are available to support competitive salaries.—
Bonnie Holliday,
AJC.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Constant adaptation is a challenge in the optimization sector, addressed by integrating new models and maintaining an intuitive platform for both new and experienced users as the world shifts from AI curiosity to AI dependency in workflows.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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It is most commonly made with Napa cabbage and daikon radish and flavored with seasonings like ginger, garlic, and gochugaru.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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Nite Sprite, flavored with blue raspberry syrup.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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But following the pandemic, prices surged during the Biden administration and consumers haven’t yet adjusted.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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His medication was reportedly changed or adjusted before the killings, though an exact timeframe for that alteration was not revealed.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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