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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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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
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
And after Sialelli left in April 2023, Shukla hired Peter Copping as artistic director in June 2024, a seasoned designer known for his feminine creations, notably as creative director of Nina Ricci and Oscar de la Renta.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2026
Brewster will play Kat Claiborne, a seasoned inspector at the San Francisco Police Department.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
There was finally, after over a decade of on-off pressure from teams, a realisation within the UCI that professional cycling was too confusing to follow for both newcomers and even seasoned followers.
—Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
For seasoned pickleball players, finding the best paddle for competitive play may require a series of trial-and-error attempts, but a little education about paddle types can also go a long way.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Add seasoned chicken legs and simmer until legs are very tender, another 40–50 minutes.
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
Firecracker Burrito with seasoned beef in a red flour tortilla shell.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
All skill levels are welcome— from beginners to seasoned strategists.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
In an email to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the restaurant’s general manager, Ashton Loyd, said the scallops are sourced from Hokkaido, Japan, and are minimally seasoned to allow their natural flavor to shine.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
His first rounds of shari (sushi rice) are lightly seasoned with white rice vinegar, the heat hovering around body temperature.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Everything that seasoned rescue workers could think of was being done.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
It’s seasoned, then smoked on industrial, rotating smokers.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The Wilson injury is a massive bummer for perennial contender UNC, but Hubert Davis has seasoned secondary players who can step up down the stretch.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The Rams looked poised and seasoned on Saturday while rallying from a 24-14 deficit late in the first half.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
The sirloin is oven-cooked and not well-seasoned.
—Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The movie is about two characters who are seasoned musicians.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
And after Sialelli left in April 2023, Shukla hired Peter Copping as artistic director in June 2024, a seasoned designer known for his feminine creations, notably as creative director of Nina Ricci and Oscar de la Renta.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2026
Brewster will play Kat Claiborne, a seasoned inspector at the San Francisco Police Department.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
There was finally, after over a decade of on-off pressure from teams, a realisation within the UCI that professional cycling was too confusing to follow for both newcomers and even seasoned followers.
—Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
For seasoned pickleball players, finding the best paddle for competitive play may require a series of trial-and-error attempts, but a little education about paddle types can also go a long way.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Add seasoned chicken legs and simmer until legs are very tender, another 40–50 minutes.
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
Firecracker Burrito with seasoned beef in a red flour tortilla shell.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
All skill levels are welcome— from beginners to seasoned strategists.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
The beef and chicken are tender, well-seasoned, and have a smoky char from the grill.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
In an email to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the restaurant’s general manager, Ashton Loyd, said the scallops are sourced from Hokkaido, Japan, and are minimally seasoned to allow their natural flavor to shine.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
His first rounds of shari (sushi rice) are lightly seasoned with white rice vinegar, the heat hovering around body temperature.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Everything that seasoned rescue workers could think of was being done.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
It’s seasoned, then smoked on industrial, rotating smokers.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The Wilson injury is a massive bummer for perennial contender UNC, but Hubert Davis has seasoned secondary players who can step up down the stretch.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The Rams looked poised and seasoned on Saturday while rallying from a 24-14 deficit late in the first half.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
The sirloin is oven-cooked and not well-seasoned.
—Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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Having spent a decade in lower-skilled positions at Virco, including in shipping and receiving, Moss is excited to have this chance.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Many of the region’s preschools operate on shoe-string budgets, serving largely low-income families who cannot afford the tuition hikes that would cover higher-skilled teachers or extra training.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 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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Critics argue this work is extractive and poorly compensated, especially when these AI systems are being trained to ultimately replace human labor.—
NILESH CHRISTOPHER LOS ANGELES TIMES,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Fisher grew up at Beth Am and even trained to be a rabbi there before becoming ordained.—
Lauren Costantino
March 14,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Treatment access has strengthened, including diversion pathways such as Drug Court.—
Maria Hernandez,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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Her storytelling voice is strengthened through past ASB leadership, TED-Ed Student Talks, PBS StoryTellers, and the NBCU Academy, and by attending the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ Careers in Film Summit.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cleaning up the powerhouse More than a month after the pipeline feeding into the powerhouse ruptured while under repair, and being prepared for testing, the clean-up of the power station and assessment of the total damage continues.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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But the demanding schedule and a 50-mile commute weighed on her, especially as her oldest daughter prepared to start high school.—
Brianna Mantaras,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Panthers bring in an experienced tackle The Panthers have reached a contract agreement with former Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Stone Forsythe, a league source confirmed to The Charlotte Observer.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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According to an entry posted Monday on the Bring Charles Home website, family, friends and experienced volunteers will work with the search and rescue teams.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Blending Vietnamese and French cuisines, the menu includes a bit of everything from burgers and pho to Korean corn dogs and flavored milk teas.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Plus, its glaze is flavored like lemony sweet tea (thanks to limoncello) and adds just the right finishing touch.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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New Orleans played without Dejounte Murray (illness), and coach James Borrego adjusted to the starting point guard’s absence by playing Murphy and Herb Jones in the backcourt and giving second-year center Yves Missi his ninth start of the season.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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That’s up from $6,730 in 1990, or 38% of the EU average and now roughly equal to Japan’s $52,039, according to International Monetary Fund figures measured in today’s dollars and adjusted for Poland’s lower cost of living.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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