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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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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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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
Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
The bright red tomatoes with this dish were even seasoned.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Not in Tempo—all of my proteins were well-seasoned and tender, the vegetables retained texture instead of dissolving into mush, and sauces were bright and flavorful.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
The traditional European and American sherry-seasoned oak are the core of the maturation, but there are also ex-bourbon barrels and Cognac casks in the mix—both of which are not unheard of but relatively unusual for the Macallan.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Kimchi Kimchi is a traditional Korean food made from salted, seasoned, and fermented vegetables, most often cabbage.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Smoked chicken wings at JB’s Smokehouse, seasoned in-house.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
For example, in India, a baby’s first meal may be kheer (a type of rice porridge made with cardamom), khichdi (a rice and lentil porridge with turmeric, cumin, and ginger), or daal (a dish made with lentils, peas, and beans and seasoned with cumin, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and chili).
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
The group of women, most of whom resided near California, were reportedly seasoned backcountry skiers.
—Bonny Chu , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 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
Raw beef, no matter how well seasoned, no matter how swanky the cut, is not my jam; nor is any raw animal matter, for that matter.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
The bright red tomatoes with this dish were even seasoned.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Not in Tempo—all of my proteins were well-seasoned and tender, the vegetables retained texture instead of dissolving into mush, and sauces were bright and flavorful.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
The traditional European and American sherry-seasoned oak are the core of the maturation, but there are also ex-bourbon barrels and Cognac casks in the mix—both of which are not unheard of but relatively unusual for the Macallan.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Kimchi Kimchi is a traditional Korean food made from salted, seasoned, and fermented vegetables, most often cabbage.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Smoked chicken wings at JB’s Smokehouse, seasoned in-house.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
For example, in India, a baby’s first meal may be kheer (a type of rice porridge made with cardamom), khichdi (a rice and lentil porridge with turmeric, cumin, and ginger), or daal (a dish made with lentils, peas, and beans and seasoned with cumin, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and chili).
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
The group of women, most of whom resided near California, were reportedly seasoned backcountry skiers.
—Bonny Chu , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 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
Verb
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The Australian government has opened an emergency portal for citizens in Israel, Iran, Qatar and the UAE, and warned its citizens overseas to be prepared for serious travel disruptions in the days ahead due to the conflict in the Middle East.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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This park does not accept cash, so be prepared to pay with a card.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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That is something Broadcom is incredibly experienced at, perhaps more than anyone else in the world aside from Nvidia.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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But now older and more experienced, Adebayo isn’t interested in doing that anymore.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Made with a crunchy corn base and flavored with cheddar cheese powder, garlic powder, and chili pepper, the snacks get their signature red-hot hue from a blend of paprika, vegetable juice, and turmeric.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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This version uses thick baguette slices to soak up a custard flavored with cinnamon and orange.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tapering will be reevaluated regularly and adjusted accordingly based on monitoring.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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When adjusted for inflation, wages have barely budged since 2020, according to analysis from January by The Hamilton Project, a nonpartisan economic research group.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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