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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
Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026
Stranger Things was sci-fi with kids; The Boroughs was sci-fi with seasoned adults.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Like her more seasoned colleagues, Charbonneau, who had worked exclusively on the stage up until that point, thrived in the intimate environment.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
Rajas with Corn Tacos Rajas is a classic Mexican taco filling made of charred poblano peppers steeped in seasoned cream.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026
Sprinkle pork chops evenly with 2 teaspoons of the seasoned salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper.
—Torie Cox, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Cross-border payments run through a tangle of rules that differ market by market and trip up even seasoned staff.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
By combining an uncompromised full-frame sensor with an open optical mount, the system has the potential to appeal to seasoned astrophotographers who simply don’t want to deal with traditional setup headaches anymore, as well as beginners looking to step up their stargazing game.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Toward the front of the pack closest to the station, a group of children joined in on the festivities, and some of the more seasoned train chasers started to dance with them.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
The Fajita Street Chalupas include peppers and onions seasoned with flavors of chili, onion and garlic inside cheesy Street Chalupa Shells, along with marinated steak or chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce and a blend of onion and cilantro.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Pete Distad, a former Apple exec who joined Fox last year and spearheaded the launch of the Fox One subscription streamer, is seasoned and well-regarded.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The reason the sandwich works is the meat is cut paper-thin and is generously seasoned with spices.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Born in Yokohama and raised in Kobe, Homma has spent 14 years cooking in Italian kitchens, and built a menu around what's known as cicchetti alla giapponese, small plates that lean on the same Rialto market ingredients as Venice's classic osterie but arrive seasoned with soy and Japanese technique.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Time has only seasoned the console, as the Switch 2 has many bangers on the horizon.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
However, reviewing Ina Garten’s One-Pot Oven Risotto reminded us that there’s an important difference between a couple of the most common types of salt—and this might be why many of your recipes end up tasting under- or over-seasoned.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Dough derived from lentils and chickpeas is formed into thin, chip-like discs, then fried in rice bran oil, and lightly seasoned with salt and cumin to make these traditional papadums.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Two of the true veteran players on the Dolphins squad, linebacker Josh Uche and tight end Greg Dulcich, have also brought a more seasoned approach.
—Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026
Stranger Things was sci-fi with kids; The Boroughs was sci-fi with seasoned adults.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Like her more seasoned colleagues, Charbonneau, who had worked exclusively on the stage up until that point, thrived in the intimate environment.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
Rajas with Corn Tacos Rajas is a classic Mexican taco filling made of charred poblano peppers steeped in seasoned cream.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026
Sprinkle pork chops evenly with 2 teaspoons of the seasoned salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper.
—Torie Cox, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Cross-border payments run through a tangle of rules that differ market by market and trip up even seasoned staff.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
By combining an uncompromised full-frame sensor with an open optical mount, the system has the potential to appeal to seasoned astrophotographers who simply don’t want to deal with traditional setup headaches anymore, as well as beginners looking to step up their stargazing game.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Toward the front of the pack closest to the station, a group of children joined in on the festivities, and some of the more seasoned train chasers started to dance with them.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Verb
Haitian soldiers seasoned on American battlefields during the revolution later sparked Haiti’s overthrow of French colonial rule, depriving France of its most profitable slave colony and ending one of the most brutal enslavement of human beings in modern world history.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
The Fajita Street Chalupas include peppers and onions seasoned with flavors of chili, onion and garlic inside cheesy Street Chalupa Shells, along with marinated steak or chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce and a blend of onion and cilantro.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Pete Distad, a former Apple exec who joined Fox last year and spearheaded the launch of the Fox One subscription streamer, is seasoned and well-regarded.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The reason the sandwich works is the meat is cut paper-thin and is generously seasoned with spices.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Born in Yokohama and raised in Kobe, Homma has spent 14 years cooking in Italian kitchens, and built a menu around what's known as cicchetti alla giapponese, small plates that lean on the same Rialto market ingredients as Venice's classic osterie but arrive seasoned with soy and Japanese technique.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Time has only seasoned the console, as the Switch 2 has many bangers on the horizon.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
However, reviewing Ina Garten’s One-Pot Oven Risotto reminded us that there’s an important difference between a couple of the most common types of salt—and this might be why many of your recipes end up tasting under- or over-seasoned.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Dough derived from lentils and chickpeas is formed into thin, chip-like discs, then fried in rice bran oil, and lightly seasoned with salt and cumin to make these traditional papadums.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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Blending ego and empathy, Chung delivered a skilled performance that may well win over Emmy voters in the supporting actor (drama) category this cycle.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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In addition to being a great student, Maddie is a skilled softball player, which her mom Jamie Lynn bragged about in May 2022.—
Sydni Ellis,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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The women prepared special drinks, wine heavily spiced and sugared.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Peaches and blueberries spiced with cinnamon and brown sugar marry underneath pillowy pastry to create a dessert that merits your heartiest scoop of vanilla ice cream.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Families may also appreciate that the kids’ club has trained autism-spectrum counselors.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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We were trained for the first problem.—
Julie Averill,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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That’s because a relationship isn’t strengthened by self-erasure.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Italy’s triumph over Czechoslovakia in the 1934 final which strengthened the regime of fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, for example.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Instead of constantly reacting, teams are prepared.—
Chris Kiple,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Christian Moya, an assistant coach and set-piece analyst at La Liga club Sevilla, was impressed by the detail with which Tuchel’s side had prepared their set-piece approach for their opening match against Croatia last Wednesday.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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Ilunga was an experienced player who had won a number of domestic, continental and international titles, including the 1974 Africa Cup of Nations.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In an exclusive interview with CBS, the attorneys alleged that the teen experienced complications related to anesthesia before having a rhinoplasty at Svelta Plastic Surgery.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Hof Alma at Rina Rina’s signature tropical frozen gimlet is flavored with passion fruit, orange and lime juice with a base of gin.—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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The base of this simple mocktail is a homemade ginger-lime cordial that's brightly flavored and not too sweet.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The openings in the blinds' slats can be adjusted to give you custom control of glare, light, and heat.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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