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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
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Score a classic Lodge cast iron skillet that comes pre-seasoned, a 6-quart Ninja air fryer that bakes, roasts, and reheats, plus a set of self-sharpening Henckels knives with over 1,800 five-star ratings.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
That is, until Hilton invited me on a press trip with a handful of seasoned travel reporters, people who don’t just travel, but optimize it.
—Jessika Hardy, Refinery29, 13 Feb. 2026
Blending non-professional presences and seasoned actors, the ensemble also includes Samir Guesmi, Mike Etienne, Nicolas Gomis, Fara Baco Gomis and Poundo Gomis.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
These players are more seasoned than other college players—and, in their early to mid 20s, often more physically developed than 18- and 19-year-olds.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Cabbage is an easy vegetable for beginner cooks and seasoned pros alike looking for new challenges.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
From days of 24-hour coverage, to arrests of suspects and through trials in Denver, News 9’s owners, the Griffin family, provided every resource to capture the historic events, and Reed relied heavily on advice from the seasoned staff (of mostly native Oklahomans) to guide the coverage.
—Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
Start by cooking the ground beef in a skillet until browned and crumbly, then stir in frozen mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasoned salt.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Eggs If your pan is not well-seasoned, scrambling eggs in it is going to be a bit of a mess.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Then, it can be seasoned and sautéed.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
There’s also a healthy assortment of pasta dishes, from cavatelli porchetta to pesto chitarra, seasoned with herbs from the garden just outside the entrance.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The best har gau feature wrappers that are thin but sturdy, and filling that’s well seasoned.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Head to the food stalls on Ariapita Avenue, and don’t miss a chance to try pholourie, a split pea fritter seasoned with Indian spices, or corn soup, filled with split peas and dumplings.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
When air-popped and lightly seasoned, popcorn offers several health benefits, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The CEOs are seasoned beyond all others.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Leading a team of correspondents across the continent is editor in chief is Julie Yapo, a seasoned journalist of Ivorian descent.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Score a classic Lodge cast iron skillet that comes pre-seasoned, a 6-quart Ninja air fryer that bakes, roasts, and reheats, plus a set of self-sharpening Henckels knives with over 1,800 five-star ratings.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
That is, until Hilton invited me on a press trip with a handful of seasoned travel reporters, people who don’t just travel, but optimize it.
—Jessika Hardy, Refinery29, 13 Feb. 2026
Blending non-professional presences and seasoned actors, the ensemble also includes Samir Guesmi, Mike Etienne, Nicolas Gomis, Fara Baco Gomis and Poundo Gomis.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
These players are more seasoned than other college players—and, in their early to mid 20s, often more physically developed than 18- and 19-year-olds.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Cabbage is an easy vegetable for beginner cooks and seasoned pros alike looking for new challenges.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
From days of 24-hour coverage, to arrests of suspects and through trials in Denver, News 9’s owners, the Griffin family, provided every resource to capture the historic events, and Reed relied heavily on advice from the seasoned staff (of mostly native Oklahomans) to guide the coverage.
—Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
Start by cooking the ground beef in a skillet until browned and crumbly, then stir in frozen mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasoned salt.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
All Redbreast is aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry-seasoned oak, albeit in different proportions.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Eggs If your pan is not well-seasoned, scrambling eggs in it is going to be a bit of a mess.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Then, it can be seasoned and sautéed.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
There’s also a healthy assortment of pasta dishes, from cavatelli porchetta to pesto chitarra, seasoned with herbs from the garden just outside the entrance.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The best har gau feature wrappers that are thin but sturdy, and filling that’s well seasoned.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Head to the food stalls on Ariapita Avenue, and don’t miss a chance to try pholourie, a split pea fritter seasoned with Indian spices, or corn soup, filled with split peas and dumplings.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
When air-popped and lightly seasoned, popcorn offers several health benefits, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The CEOs are seasoned beyond all others.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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There’s a shortage of skilled workers who have both the manual skills and the organizational skills needed for the sector, and there’s also competition among companies for warehouse personnel based on pay, benefits, lifestyle and more.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
13 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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The original recipe calls for the dark, spiced Pusser's Rum, so make sure to request it with your order.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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George trained for months and months and months.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Artistic Edge Dance Centre preps dancers for professional opportunities, and many alumni who trained there have moved on to professional jobs and college dance programs throughout the country, Smutek said.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The bullpen will also be strengthened with the additions of Matt Strahm, Nick Mears and Alex Lange this offseason.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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My own passage into and back out of unbelief—one marked by a close reading of works that earlier illiberal societies had attempted to suppress on religious grounds—has strengthened my liberal commitments.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Prioritize your safety by staying informed and prepared.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Residents were prepared with Ziploc bags full of change, and the runners would give Mardi Gras beads in return for money.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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When the Aztecs returned for preseason drills this year, the four sophomores were also the four most experienced returning Aztecs on the roster.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite having the latest safety gear and being in a group of other experienced riders, as well as the assistance of an off-duty Truckee fire department medic, who performed CPR, Thomason did not survive.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For example, turkey ham is usually cured and flavored to imitate traditional ham.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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These supplements can help calm your pet’s anxiety Dogs love these bacon and cheese-flavored chews — and Chewy is offering 50% off your first autoship at checkout for these supplements.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To capture the look and feel of the first season of the show, Selman says that the animators adjusted the visual style for the opening sequence.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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The statement also said air traffic control operation delays were affecting departures and arrivals and flight schedules would have to be adjusted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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