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as in trained
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 strengthened
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 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
Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
And all year long, the Black Creek Trail system accessible in the Park beckons seasoned and novice hikers into scenic woodlands.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The nonstick, pre-seasoned skillet heats quickly and evenly, and excels at frying eggs, searing meats, sautéeing vegetables, baking cornbread and cobblers, and so much more.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The company is positioning Jabali Studio as the next evolution in that mission, targeting everyone from seasoned developers to creative newcomers looking to break into interactive entertainment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s ham, some kind of seasoned pork, cheese — usually Swiss — pickles and, of course, mustard.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
New users can quickly find systematic issues and perform like seasoned engineers, helping chip companies address workforce shortages and staff turnover.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Andrew and Pam are a seasoned mother-son travel duo.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
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, 29 Oct. 2025
Christie Holmes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The patties themselves — two 3-ouncers; a combo of chuck, brisket and short rib — were bold and well-seasoned and dangerously flirting with the line between meaty juiciness and greasy slipperiness.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
The pork is perfectly seasoned and charred, then enveloped in a thick homemade corn tortilla that keeps its structure no matter how much tomatillo salsa is added.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Who wouldn’t want a bit of boring in their politics today, if it’s seasoned with compassion and common sense?
—Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
The buttermilk chicken is seasoned with lemon-and-pepper vinegar on the side.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The nuggets are seared, smoked and seasoned with garlic and pepper.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
There was blood and thunder, and the encounter was saltier than a pitch seasoned by Pisa’s former owner Romeo Anconetani who used to superstitiously spread the stuff around the ground before games.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The white meat Chicken Tenders are coated in a garlic and powder-seasoned breading.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Mark Thomas, who graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2001, is a seasoned designer.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
And all year long, the Black Creek Trail system accessible in the Park beckons seasoned and novice hikers into scenic woodlands.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The nonstick, pre-seasoned skillet heats quickly and evenly, and excels at frying eggs, searing meats, sautéeing vegetables, baking cornbread and cobblers, and so much more.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The company is positioning Jabali Studio as the next evolution in that mission, targeting everyone from seasoned developers to creative newcomers looking to break into interactive entertainment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s ham, some kind of seasoned pork, cheese — usually Swiss — pickles and, of course, mustard.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
New users can quickly find systematic issues and perform like seasoned engineers, helping chip companies address workforce shortages and staff turnover.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Andrew and Pam are a seasoned mother-son travel duo.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
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, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
In Milan, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum is a hit with curious kids; in Amman, Jordan, the Royal Automobile Museum surprises even seasoned travelers.
—Christie Holmes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The patties themselves — two 3-ouncers; a combo of chuck, brisket and short rib — were bold and well-seasoned and dangerously flirting with the line between meaty juiciness and greasy slipperiness.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
The pork is perfectly seasoned and charred, then enveloped in a thick homemade corn tortilla that keeps its structure no matter how much tomatillo salsa is added.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Who wouldn’t want a bit of boring in their politics today, if it’s seasoned with compassion and common sense?
—Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
The buttermilk chicken is seasoned with lemon-and-pepper vinegar on the side.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The nuggets are seared, smoked and seasoned with garlic and pepper.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
There was blood and thunder, and the encounter was saltier than a pitch seasoned by Pisa’s former owner Romeo Anconetani who used to superstitiously spread the stuff around the ground before games.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The white meat Chicken Tenders are coated in a garlic and powder-seasoned breading.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
Adjective
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Snider navigates the complex intersections of addiction with class, sexuality, masculinity, and family bonds with skilled generosity in this powerful fourth collection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The older de Ridder, who turns 23 in January, is originally from Belgium and was one of the best young players in the tough Spanish ACB last season as a skilled four who can defend, move without the ball and knock down shots from the perimeter.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For contrast, Bailey spiced up her look with a minidress by Kim Shui.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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All chicken tenders are spiced-to-order, with seven levels of heat.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Oct. 2025
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Computer scientists are trained to view most problems as optimization problems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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As of August 2025, around 865,000 candidates have enrolled or trained in various emerging technology courses, including 320,000 in AI and Big Data Analytics.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Less than 24 hours later, Melissa strengthened to major hurricane status.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Although Voodoo had been present in Louisiana since the early 18th century, the influx of Haitian immigrants after the Haitian Revolution (1809), strengthened the practice in the region.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Now, Knight, 36, is prepared to renew the fighting spirit against the neighbors from the North in Italy, and, like Harvey, is prepared to hear her national anthem booed.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Southern said her mother taught her to always be prepared.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But Kroos retired from all football in summer 2024, and there were concerns at the club this off-season that the squad lacks such experienced heads, after Modric (and fellow long-serving squad member Lucas Vazquez) also left.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Wes Ostgaard, the hiker who summoned rescuers after finding Ortiz's body, told USA TODAY that the extreme conditions on the mountain that day could have tripped up even the most experienced climbers.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Its iterations of the iconic libation — each arrives pre-salted — run from the classic to the frozen guacamole-flavored to the salsa-oriented.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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The versatility of flavored, baked tofu is endless; drop it in soup, add it to salad, layer it in a sandwich, toss it with noodles, thread it on skewers for the barbecue — or simply cut it into cubes for a quick snack.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Weights can be adjusted post-fabrication using bistable variable stiffness beams, allowing some matrix entries to switch between positive, negative, or zero.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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If, as some suspect, the hurricane’s wind speeds are adjusted upward during the hurricane center's post-storm review, Melissa could set a new bar for the fastest winds on record for a landfalling Atlantic storm.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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