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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
Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Munil Shah is a seasoned AI and cloud executive passionate about driving innovation.
—Munil Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
When an outbreak hits, seasoned leaders are needed to work across agencies, coordinate with state and local health officials, field calls from governors and foreign ministries of health, and communicate with the public.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
And Welch would know; the seasoned consultant, business columnist, and news contributor has witnessed what has worked over the past four decades.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
For a school that is growing, and eyes moving its football team to the FBS level, no collection of seasoned economists could devise a plausible equation to accurately quantify the value of Tarleton State’s win.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 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, 11 Sep. 2025
In any case, the studio seems to be recruiting some seasoned industry personnel to help with the music side of things.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Each skillet is pre-seasoned with 100 percent vegetable oil and is suitable for use in the oven and on stovetops, grills—even over a campfire.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Half our visitors are seasoned art buyers looking for something fresh.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Stained and seasoned with curry powder, the chickpea salad’s bold flavor is brightened with fresh herbs, scallions and a splash of vinegar.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Some attendees were seasoned native planters.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The steak is marinated and seasoned with cumin, coriander, garlic and oregano, then grilled and topped with fresh lime juice and cilantro.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The recipe, found in a community cookbook from 1975, according to a photo shared on Reddit, calls for a batter seasoned with nutmeg to be fried on a griddle greased with bacon fat.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Katrina began as a routine storm To New Orleans residents, seasoned in hurricane preparation, Katrina began as just another storm during one of the busiest hurricane seasons on record, according to NPR.
—Avalon Hester, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Her co-star during last year’s world premiere returns this year, Detroit seasoned actor Fred Buchalter.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
This season, its key players are a little more seasoned and used to Harbaugh's system, and Harbaugh, in turn, has opened up the offense a little bit for quarterback Justin Herbert.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Munil Shah is a seasoned AI and cloud executive passionate about driving innovation.
—Munil Shah, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
When an outbreak hits, seasoned leaders are needed to work across agencies, coordinate with state and local health officials, field calls from governors and foreign ministries of health, and communicate with the public.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
And Welch would know; the seasoned consultant, business columnist, and news contributor has witnessed what has worked over the past four decades.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
For a school that is growing, and eyes moving its football team to the FBS level, no collection of seasoned economists could devise a plausible equation to accurately quantify the value of Tarleton State’s win.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 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, 11 Sep. 2025
In any case, the studio seems to be recruiting some seasoned industry personnel to help with the music side of things.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Each skillet is pre-seasoned with 100 percent vegetable oil and is suitable for use in the oven and on stovetops, grills—even over a campfire.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The finished meat is seasoned with salt, cider vinegar, and Texas Pete as it’s chopped into shreds on a giant wooden block.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Half our visitors are seasoned art buyers looking for something fresh.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Stained and seasoned with curry powder, the chickpea salad’s bold flavor is brightened with fresh herbs, scallions and a splash of vinegar.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Some attendees were seasoned native planters.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The steak is marinated and seasoned with cumin, coriander, garlic and oregano, then grilled and topped with fresh lime juice and cilantro.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The recipe, found in a community cookbook from 1975, according to a photo shared on Reddit, calls for a batter seasoned with nutmeg to be fried on a griddle greased with bacon fat.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Katrina began as a routine storm To New Orleans residents, seasoned in hurricane preparation, Katrina began as just another storm during one of the busiest hurricane seasons on record, according to NPR.
—Avalon Hester, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Her co-star during last year’s world premiere returns this year, Detroit seasoned actor Fred Buchalter.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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These Seasoned Smashed Burgers are perfectly spiced, with eight frozen quarter-pound patties ready to feed a crowd.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2025
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But Norris’ camp spiced things up by gambling on a one-stop strategy, pitting him later, on lap 31.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As has been established…He is trained by Bob Baffert.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Many generative AI models contain the darkest corners of humanity—these programs are trained on all of the web, good and bad.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Such a change would come at a time when Colombia under Petro’s leadership has strengthened its ties with China.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Not everyone’s bond is similarly strengthened.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) pressed ahead with its assault on Gaza City, the Israeli Air Force prepared for what would be the first-ever Israeli strike on a Gulf Arab nation.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the Nepali population prepared for a possible nationwide internet blackout following the social media ban, users began recommending Bitchat across platforms like Reddit.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Magnificent Seven are also skilled innovators, Cramer continued.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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According to a McKinsey Digital survey, 60% of companies agree that the lack of skilled IT professionals is the primary barrier to deploying complex technologies.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Whether the products were sherbet-flavored or beer-inspired, the products left makeup lovers hungry for more.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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For example, turkey ham is usually cured and flavored to imitate traditional ham.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At first, the poster was happy to meet someone new and even adjusted the reservation to make space.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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The two-year Treasury yield tracks expectations for the Fed’s rate policy, and has swiftly dropped as markets have adjusted to the prospect of rate cuts.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Alternatively, Venus’ initial, planetwide magma sea might have cooled and hardened into a crust quickly enough for liquid water — maybe even an ocean’s worth of water — to flow across it.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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And those things hardened their proverbial steak, too.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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