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verb

past tense of season
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as in spiced
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored the chef seasoned the vegetables as soon as they came out of the oven

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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
Adjective
As a seasoned international that can play on either flank, Flick views Cancelo as essential to his sporting project where conquering Europe is of paramount importance. Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The chain’s Taco Bravo earned the top spot thanks to its combination of seasoned beef, cheddar cheese and lettuce inside a crunchy taco shell. Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 The item is made with a warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, refried beans and diced onions and is smothered in a red sauce and melted shredded cheddar cheese, according to Taco Bell. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Laugh out loud with Ray, a seasoned comedian and actor from Seattle who has appeared across television, film and digital platforms. Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 But seasoned professionals are pulling back the curtain on the realistic timeline of career success. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 July 2026 As the vegetables and brats finish grilling, nestle them in a pan of seasoned sauerkraut. Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026 Sunday, who is Nicole Kidman’s daughter, stars in Christian Dior’s new Autumn-Winter 2026-2027 campaign—and the model already looks like a seasoned pro. Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 July 2026 View gallery - 6 images Cooking outdoors is often the least relaxing part of camping, even for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Verb
Chicken thighs seasoned with a bright lemon-herb rub roast briefly before apple wedges, slices of delicata squash (no peeling required), and fennel seeds go into the pan. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026 At lunch, a stellar choice is the thali, a sampler platter of savory and balanced vegetarian, chicken, or goat curries, with lentils, rice, vegetables, and chutneys, all seasoned and salted just right. Shindy Chen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026 And the Puerto Rican beans are slow-simmered and seasoned with sofrito and tomato sauce, served with a touch of sazón for brightness. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 They’re seasoned with salt, sage, and rosemary and gently freeze-dried to lock in the rich, meaty flavor and protein. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 All of Asadero’s beef is seasoned gently with salt, Sonora-style, to let the flavor of the meat shine, while options such as the al pastor involve a multi-day marinade made using house tepache. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 In a world run by algorithms, everyone has the pleasure of being served up partisan slop seasoned to their own particular worldview. Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026 Also on the menu are seasoned Cajun fries and homemade sauces, including options like runner, comeback and Buffalo. Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 Thin, seasoned, and built for dipping, especially with white sauce or something spicy on the side. Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
Adjective
  • There just aren’t enough skilled American engineers to meet demand.
    Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • But Jovic still has upside as a skilled 6-foot-10 forward who’s just 23 years old and impressed with the Serbian national team during the July window of European World Cup qualifying this summer.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Ambery, woody, musky, spiced, and leather, fall scents mirror summer’s lightweight and sun-drenched with moody, cozy notes.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The restaurant’s unfussy dining room is spiced with colorful murals, among them an ominous bathroom-door piece featuring a toilet spewing orange flames.
    Ellen Fort, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The team isn’t happy about staying behind while the boss risks life and limb, but as Cody points out, none of them are trained for the type of warfare being waged on this front.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Systemic change requires managers trained in inclusive leadership and transparent data on gender equity.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Open-weight models have strengthened the buyer’s bargaining position.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Ironically, a round-tripper that undoubtedly added to his trade value also strengthened the position of a team trying to retain Jeffers, moving the club into a tie for the final American League wild-card spot.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • At the buffet, fill your plate with local cheeses, breads, muesli and cured meats like Schopfspeck prepared by the on-site butcher, or order from the à la carte menu and watch as the chefs prepare each dish in the open kitchen.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Alfonsi departed after clashing with Bari Weiss, CBS News’ editor in chief, who delayed the airing of a report the journalist had prepared investigating the deportation of migrants to harsh prisons in Venezuela.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • This trend spans various sectors, not just tech, with employers increasingly seeking experienced workers.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Rooney was open to advice from Shearer and others, but leaned in especially to appraisal and tips from experienced producers.
    Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Talim’s uncle makes the meat pies by hand, filling the pastry with choices of meat flavored by curries.
    Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
  • Warm up with this Moroccan- inspired chicken and chickpea soup, flavored with cumin, coriander, and cinnamon.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Earnings, adjusted for one-time items, totaled 18 cents per share.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
  • My trusty spreadsheet found another slice of improving economics across the Golden State by eyeballing the number of jobless workers in June, data not adjusted for seasonal swings.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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