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as in conditioning
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 strengthening
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 preparing
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 seasoning
Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Adjust seasonings, if needed, by adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar.
—Oc Register, 19 July 2025
Many spice blends also incorporate coriander, including African, South American, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Spanish seasonings, such as baharat, dukkah, Madras curry powder, and korma curry paste.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
Use the shell as a cup and fill it with a mixture of olive oil, seasonings, squash strands, and pasta sauce, then top with pepperoni and cheese.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
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The seasonings and sauces used in the restaurant will also be available to purchase soon.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Adjust seasonings, if needed, by adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar.
—Oc Register, 19 July 2025
Many spice blends also incorporate coriander, including African, South American, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Spanish seasonings, such as baharat, dukkah, Madras curry powder, and korma curry paste.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
Use the shell as a cup and fill it with a mixture of olive oil, seasonings, squash strands, and pasta sauce, then top with pepperoni and cheese.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
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Together, these flavors create a unique local cuisine that ranges from fresh seafood to hearty soups.—
Tia Lovisa Moreira,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, a Jeff Ruby burger doesn't need that much enhancing, so while dipping it into Skyline chili was delicious, the sandwich didn't need the extra flavor.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Aug. 2025
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Grab oysters in any preparation: grilled, steamed, baked, and raw off the shell with specific international flavorings.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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The festival boasts stunning artisan ice creams, moreish fudge, chunky flapjack and macarons for those with a sweet tooth, plus delicious drink brands with unique flavorings.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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This dynamic fosters mutual respect and curiosity, strengthening the overall mentorship culture within the organization.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This means not only strengthening technical defenses but also fostering a culture of security awareness at every level.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Membership schools need to decide whether investing millions of dollars in high school sports should be about winning championships or preparing teenagers to be adults.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Special artist is also preparing to take on her first lead movie role as she was recently cast as gospel star Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who was one of the first to appeal to rock ‘n’ roll and R&B audiences, in Amazon MGM Studios’ Rosetta.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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In total, Klan dues paying membership in its peak year of 1925 was between four and five million, not counting the sugar and spice women’s auxiliary groups.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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My pimento cheese sandwich was a delicious mix of the traditional tangy cheese, mayonnaise and red pepper with just a hint of sweet and spice from the hot honey.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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Begin hardening off the tomato seedlings a couple of weeks before the frost date in your geographical region.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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That statistic should serve as a wake-up call for any organization still focused on hardening its networks while neglecting the individuals who interact with them.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But two years ago, the Diamondbacks exploited the three wild card system, qualifying for the postseason with 84 wins and then going on a magical run to the Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The misperception here is the belief Congress is currently raising the age for qualifying for Social Security benefits, and that isn't the case.—
Suzanne Blake,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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The spicy jerk chicken had a marinated sauce that gave it a pungent hotness.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The profiteroles were big and fat with vanilla ice cream and poured dark chocolate sauce.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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