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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
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
The event, held in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, is open to seasoned birders and beginners to help identify various species making their home in the woods, according to a city of Geneva press release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Professionalism and Homeowner Confidence For a property manager or a seasoned resident of Fort Worth, the most important quality of a service provider is reliability.
—Kody Boye, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
And, increasingly, buzzy breakout nontraditional voices — like Scott Jennings — can be as valuable (and expensive) as seasoned reporters.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
However, our Editors' Choice winner is Gusto, which provides exceptional payroll and HR management features in a best-in-class user experience that suits both novice and seasoned payroll managers.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Yet the Ducks have already shown that they were both dialed in for the postseason and capable of winning a series against a more seasoned opponent, even without home ice.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
There’s even lightweight carry-on luggage that seasoned crew members swear by.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Then, a tortilla round is added along with a spoonful of seasoned beef.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Walking the carpet alongside seasoned Met Gala attendees were a couple of first-timers who made their debut at the event held the first Monday in May.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 5 May 2026
The sweet potato fries can be limp at times, but the regular fries are dependably crisp and well-seasoned.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
This side of deeply roasted, tender sweet potatoes comes quartered and seasoned with GK’s take on togarashi.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The Terps have seasoned pass rushers in Sidney Stewart and Zahir Mathis, but don’t dismiss the possibility of Elee being on the field at the same time with both.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Frozen puff pastry and a rotisserie chicken speed your way to this delicious pot pie filled with fresh veggies and seasoned with dill and Dijon.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Investors, by now somewhat seasoned in the art of looking past the headlines, held their nerve.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
This year’s release is an eight-year-old unpeated whisky (the oldest to date from the distillery) that spent five years in bourbon barrels and then another three in cream casks (barrels seasoned with a blend of sweet and dry sherry).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Middlebrooks was the kid in a 2013 clubhouse full of seasoned veterans, Ross among the longest-tenured, having debuted in 2002.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
The event, held in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, is open to seasoned birders and beginners to help identify various species making their home in the woods, according to a city of Geneva press release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Professionalism and Homeowner Confidence For a property manager or a seasoned resident of Fort Worth, the most important quality of a service provider is reliability.
—Kody Boye, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
And, increasingly, buzzy breakout nontraditional voices — like Scott Jennings — can be as valuable (and expensive) as seasoned reporters.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
However, our Editors' Choice winner is Gusto, which provides exceptional payroll and HR management features in a best-in-class user experience that suits both novice and seasoned payroll managers.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Yet the Ducks have already shown that they were both dialed in for the postseason and capable of winning a series against a more seasoned opponent, even without home ice.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 3 May 2026
There’s even lightweight carry-on luggage that seasoned crew members swear by.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Then, a tortilla round is added along with a spoonful of seasoned beef.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Verb
Cucumbers, cilantro, scallions, and jalapeño peppers deliver freshness and crunch, set off by the tender juiciness of a chicken patty seasoned with seasame oil, fresh ginger, fish sauce, and pepper.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Walking the carpet alongside seasoned Met Gala attendees were a couple of first-timers who made their debut at the event held the first Monday in May.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 5 May 2026
The sweet potato fries can be limp at times, but the regular fries are dependably crisp and well-seasoned.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
This side of deeply roasted, tender sweet potatoes comes quartered and seasoned with GK’s take on togarashi.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The Terps have seasoned pass rushers in Sidney Stewart and Zahir Mathis, but don’t dismiss the possibility of Elee being on the field at the same time with both.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Frozen puff pastry and a rotisserie chicken speed your way to this delicious pot pie filled with fresh veggies and seasoned with dill and Dijon.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Investors, by now somewhat seasoned in the art of looking past the headlines, held their nerve.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
This year’s release is an eight-year-old unpeated whisky (the oldest to date from the distillery) that spent five years in bourbon barrels and then another three in cream casks (barrels seasoned with a blend of sweet and dry sherry).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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San Diego’s defense, life sciences and technology industries depend on highly skilled professionals who come here and contribute.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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For anything beyond a quick fix, working with a skilled pro can help ensure the job is done right—saving you time, stress and often money in the long run.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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From there, the fries are spiced with Shake Shack's hot pepper blend of hot pepper blend of cayenne, garlic, and paprika.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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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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These mad scientists then trained a small flock of sheep to recognize four celebrities—Emma Watson, Barack Obama, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce—from their pictures on the internet.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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In an interview with CBS Philadelphia, Kuzel said Indy was trained to detect 16 different kinds of mold.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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Like Armenia, Kazakhstan has also strengthened its relationship with Western countries and organizations while slowly distancing itself from the Russian Federation.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Its presence has strengthened the country’s military capacity and helped stabilize the regime, at least temporarily, according to Nsaibia.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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As Christopher Morel prepared to step into the batter’s box in the eighth inning for a crucial at-bat on Sunday, Connor Norby and Heriberto Hernandez approached their teammate and gave him some advice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The memo was prepared by three top leaders of the Continuum of Care (CoC) board, a coalition that handles how federal money for homelessness prevention programs are doled out to organizations in the Kansas City region.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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In the hands of an experienced user, a midrange disc might even function well as the tee-off throw.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The measure allows retired educators to go back to the classroom while continuing to receive their pension benefits — a move aimed at addressing staffing needs and keeping experienced teachers in schools.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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While lozenges are designed to taste unpleasant, nicotine pouches are often flavored with mint, coffee, cinnamon, or fruit.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
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In a world of a million water options—sparkling, flavored, and about a zillion combinations of the two—my husband and I have a special place in our hearts (and our refrigerator) for coconut water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The city ranked first in the nation for entry-level jobs per 100,000 working-age residents, 10th for annual job growth and 25th for monthly average starting salary adjusted for cost of living.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Stalberte said the district adjusted various staffing levels because of the budget shortfall.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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