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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
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Recognizing mistakes is a vital part of becoming a seasoned investor.
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Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Jeremy Siegel, a seasoned economist and Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, has vocalized concerns about the efficacy of gold as a buffer to inflation.
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Dan Simms,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
While some seasoned travelers swear by it, others say it's become too well-known to work consistently.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
However exhilarating seasoned soccer fans might find some recent World Cup draws, newcomers to the sport might prove harder to convince.
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Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The week-long extravaganza is open to seasoned collectors, newbies, and everyone in between, offering up exhibitions, interactive workshops, and other events across the city center.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The Kennedy scion is running in one of the country's wealthiest congressional districts — covering much of the center of Manhattan — but faces questions about his lack of work experience against more seasoned opponents.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Shenandoah National Park is an accessible option in Virginia, with lots to do for first-time and seasoned campers alike.
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Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Roasted Chickpeas In some countries, dry chickpeas are toasted until crisp, often seasoned with salt or spices.
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Merve Ceylan,
Health,
24 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
The reason the sandwich works is the meat is cut paper-thin and is generously seasoned with spices.
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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.
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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
Adjective
Learning from seasoned real estate agents is the fastest way to learn the ropes.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Recognizing mistakes is a vital part of becoming a seasoned investor.
—
Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Jeremy Siegel, a seasoned economist and Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, has vocalized concerns about the efficacy of gold as a buffer to inflation.
—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
While some seasoned travelers swear by it, others say it's become too well-known to work consistently.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
However exhilarating seasoned soccer fans might find some recent World Cup draws, newcomers to the sport might prove harder to convince.
—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The week-long extravaganza is open to seasoned collectors, newbies, and everyone in between, offering up exhibitions, interactive workshops, and other events across the city center.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The Kennedy scion is running in one of the country's wealthiest congressional districts — covering much of the center of Manhattan — but faces questions about his lack of work experience against more seasoned opponents.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Shenandoah National Park is an accessible option in Virginia, with lots to do for first-time and seasoned campers alike.
—
Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Verb
Kimchi Kimchi is a traditional Korean food made from salted, seasoned, and fermented vegetables, most often cabbage.
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Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Roasted Chickpeas In some countries, dry chickpeas are toasted until crisp, often seasoned with salt or spices.
—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
24 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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Olise had a right-footer from the top of the box in the opening 10 minutes that required a skilled save from goalkeeper Egil Selvik.
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Dashboards can help surface anomalies, a concentration ratio above target or a revenue trend breaking from projection, but a skilled investor still has to ask whether that pattern signals product-market fit or vulnerability.
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The sauce is generously spiced and perfectly savory.
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The scent of pistachio and spices invited visitors toward vendors who offered samples of sweets stuffed with dates or nuts and shots of strong black coffee spiced heavily with cardamom.
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Anthony Marrone, the Los Angeles County fire chief, told The New York Times that local fire units from Los Angeles County and Fairfax County, Virginia, are the only departments in the United States trained to work abroad.
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The Venezuela deployment will be Whelan’s first search and rescue mission since Marrero picked and trained with her at the University of Pennsylvania.
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In recent days, after Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term, Kainerugaba has strengthened his grip with a series of directives and orders usually reserved for the head of state.
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The good news is that resilience can be strengthened long before a crisis occurs.
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Yet none of that prepared the younger Berhalter for his own World Cup debut earlier this month.
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Doritos, ramen, marshmallows, and frosted cereals; French fries cooked in beef tallow; tofu prepared on a grill that just had meat on it—even the most innocuous products can contain beef, pork, or dairy.
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From congested lines for TSA screenings to ever-changing departure times and hard-to-find gates, airports can trip up even the most experienced travelers.
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Detaille argues that the next wave of premium storytelling could come from pairing online-native creators with experienced film and television writers, producers and executives.
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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.
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The base of this simple mocktail is a homemade ginger-lime cordial that's brightly flavored and not too sweet.
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Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
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The difference is that this time, they’re being received by institutions who have recognized the market creators built for themselves and adjusted their approach accordingly.
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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