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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
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
Already a seasoned young actress as the daughter of acting veterans Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd, Dern got her start with hits like Mask (1985) and the David Lynch films Blue Velvet (1986) and Wild at Heart (1990).
—Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
As previously announced, Ali plays Eddie Barnes, a seasoned and well-respected DEA agent in Philadelphia whose team comes into conflict with the unit of Tom Brandis, played by Ruffalo, who headlined Season 1 opposite Tom Pelphrey.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 10 June 2026
The protein on the plate was typically the star — lavished with saucy, seasoned care — while a forgettable side of peas or asparagus was probably a simply steamed or boiled supporting player.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
For years, the Chase Sapphire Preferred has been a favorite among both seasoned points enthusiasts and casual travelers.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
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
The Spurs are almost as bulletproof as Oklahoma City on that end of the floor, but the Thunder have a bit more versatility and are more seasoned.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Kundig is seasoned in building for both extreme cold and heat.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
Adjective
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
Already a seasoned young actress as the daughter of acting veterans Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd, Dern got her start with hits like Mask (1985) and the David Lynch films Blue Velvet (1986) and Wild at Heart (1990).
—Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
As previously announced, Ali plays Eddie Barnes, a seasoned and well-respected DEA agent in Philadelphia whose team comes into conflict with the unit of Tom Brandis, played by Ruffalo, who headlined Season 1 opposite Tom Pelphrey.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 10 June 2026
The protein on the plate was typically the star — lavished with saucy, seasoned care — while a forgettable side of peas or asparagus was probably a simply steamed or boiled supporting player.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
For years, the Chase Sapphire Preferred has been a favorite among both seasoned points enthusiasts and casual travelers.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Verb
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
The Spurs are almost as bulletproof as Oklahoma City on that end of the floor, but the Thunder have a bit more versatility and are more seasoned.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Kundig is seasoned in building for both extreme cold and heat.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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Needless to say, fewer international students today can mean fewer skilled workers in sectors like tech, healthcare, and engineering tomorrow.—
Bjorn Markeson,
Fortune,
10 Dec. 2025
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Either way, these ancient humans were skilled foragers and hunter-gatherers who lived in small groups of perhaps a dozen people and only rarely crossed paths with other bands.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
10 Dec. 2025
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What happens when Irish coffee, tres leches cake and spiced coconut syrup take a trip to the islands?—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
10 June 2026
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Nearly always, they are spiced by the promise of the unexpected.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Tirana and later drew attention, as the capital’s mayor, for repainting austere Soviet apartment blocks in bright colors.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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The team then trained an artificial neural network on the proximity data, teaching the hand to automatically adjust each finger’s position for a stable, precise grip.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Dec. 2025
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Zelenskyy also informed Trump about how Ukraine's position along the eastern front line has improved and strengthened.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Rome strengthened legal protections for child refugees amid the European migrant crisis a decade ago.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Jackson will now look to reunite a Republican Party left battered by the most expensive and divisive gubernatorial primary in Georgia history, while also trying to convince a broader electorate that a healthcare executive with no political experience is prepared to lead Georgia.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Long before Kansas City prepared to host six matches in soccer’s global tournament, an Overland Park kid named Matt Besler gave the city its first taste of the World Cup stage.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Guillermo Ochoa, who will be playing in his sixth World Cup with Mexico, is considered by many to be the ideal experienced goalkeeper to use during the opener, when nerves are sure to be high.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Marlowe is not easily replaceable, especially if the Nuggets follow the trend of going younger and less experienced.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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In fact, fans on Reddit claim the taste is more subtle and not nearly as cherry flavored.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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The candies are flavored with fruit juice concentrates (pineapple, watermelon, and blueberry), mango purée, and other natural flavors.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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That’s combined with the haul from the original 2004 film, which ended its run with $326 million, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In May, the Nasdaq adjusted its rules to allow for the faster inclusion of mega IPOs like SpaceX into the Nasdaq 100, shortening the window to 15 days from three months before eligibility for inclusion.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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