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verb

past tense of season
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as in spiced
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored the chef seasoned the vegetables as soon as they came out of the oven

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as in prepared
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
Adjective
As the vegetables and brats finish grilling, nestle them in a pan of seasoned sauerkraut. Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026 Sunday, who is Nicole Kidman’s daughter, stars in Christian Dior’s new Autumn-Winter 2026-2027 campaign—and the model already looks like a seasoned pro. Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 July 2026 In any case, Alonso may appreciate his presence as a more seasoned alternative to Robert Sanchez, with Mike Penders on a post-World Cup holiday. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 24 July 2026 View gallery - 6 images Cooking outdoors is often the least relaxing part of camping, even for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 July 2026 Maverick is a seasoned military man who resolutely refuses to grow up. Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 Qatar Airways gives one dish two pairing paths Qatar Airways makes its strongest argument through Qatari Hamour Mashkool, a seasoned fish and rice dish. Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The latter is a savory crepe rolled around seasoned ground beef. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 McShane as Detective Ray Dimonte, a seasoned NYPD homicide detective. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 July 2026
Verb
All of Asadero’s beef is seasoned gently with salt, Sonora-style, to let the flavor of the meat shine, while options such as the al pastor involve a multi-day marinade made using house tepache. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 In a world run by algorithms, everyone has the pleasure of being served up partisan slop seasoned to their own particular worldview. Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026 For those who make it to the test sites in Georgia, the tenders are seasoned with a spicy blend of peppers, freshly breaded and fried, and then served with a dipping sauce of your choice. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 Their Spicy Wings are seasoned with Szechuan peppercorn and aromatic five-spice, then finished with a light touch of cilantro. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Also on the menu are seasoned Cajun fries and homemade sauces, including options like runner, comeback and Buffalo. Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 Thin, seasoned, and built for dipping, especially with white sauce or something spicy on the side. Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 Relatively mild in flavor, yet rich and well-seasoned, the hero ingredient is also packed with protein. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026 Traditional Turkish yogurt noodles start with plain noodles, then add yogurt seasoned with garlic and salt. Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
Adjective
  • The athlete at issue is older and likely more experienced, more skilled and stronger than an incoming freshman who would otherwise occupy the roster spot.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026
  • Unlike financial capital, skilled workers cannot be mobilized overnight in response to new policies or investment opportunities.
    Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Chai Maintenance blends spiced chai with lemonade and adds a cardamom-sugar rim.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • In fact, this recipe has the meatballs gently spiced with a dash of cumin and cinnamon, then tossed with a pepperoncini-spiked tomato sauce.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Can You Dream, a 3-year-old filly trained by Rafael DeLeon, sustained a left front fetlock injury on the backstretch of Sunday’s eighth race and was euthanized due to the severity of the injury.
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
  • Campbell trained with a group that included Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins, Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs, Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson and 2026 World’s Strongest Man winner Mitchell Hooper.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Genevieve strengthened into a major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday and is expected to intensify well southwest of Mexico but stay far out to sea on a course roughly parallel to the coast.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • Athens and Jerusalem have steadily strengthened security ties amid evolving geopolitical challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Once enlisted, neither member will be able to participate in SEVENTEEN activities, though the statement said that both will connect with CARAT through pre-recorded content prepared in advance.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) said the onslaught was a result of the tactics deployed by Myanmar’s new military chief, who took over in late March as his predecessor prepared to become the country’s president.
    Reuters, NBC news, 27 July 2026
Adjective
  • Aside from sixth-year Ben Ford, who’s returning from an ACL tear, the most experienced player in the group is speedy junior Cam Bates.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
  • Clubs with championship aspirations can never have too many healthy arms, and Stoudt's season-ending setback removes another experienced option from the organizational picture as Philadelphia prepares for the final months of the season.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • The cake was baked by the couple’s friend, Alora Kinley, and flavored with vanilla buttercream and fresh strawberries, and topped with an adorable personalized dog topper of their pups.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • Ermine frosting is snow white, unless flavored with something like cocoa powder or made with exceptionally yellow butter.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • Sheehan adjusted, navigating the next three innings efficiently without giving up a run.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • After about 30 minutes, eyes should be adjusted to the dark enough to see the meteor showers, according to the agency.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 July 2026

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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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