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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
The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Mar. 2026
Because collard greens are often prepared with butter, salt, and other high-fat cooking oils, consider sautéing them in olive oil with garlic, onions, broth, and low-sodium seasonings to retain their flavor without overriding their nutritional value.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Use about a teaspoon of kosher salt per pound of meat when seasoning your steak.
—Eric Wareheim, Saveur, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Mar. 2026
Because collard greens are often prepared with butter, salt, and other high-fat cooking oils, consider sautéing them in olive oil with garlic, onions, broth, and low-sodium seasonings to retain their flavor without overriding their nutritional value.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Some TikTokers also include vegetables like kale and spinach, while others treat themselves to seasoning or hot sauce.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Use about a teaspoon of kosher salt per pound of meat when seasoning your steak.
—Eric Wareheim, Saveur, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
Noun
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Its name – arroz, or rice, spelled backwards – gives a sense of the topsy-turvy flavors that go way beyond rice and fish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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The flavor then broadens through creamy mozzarella and peppery rocket to sweet pesto.—
Dominic Green,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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A little goes a long way—the brine itself can be used for flavoring and color, and the cubes of tofu can be mashed with their liquid to make an ultra-savory paste.—
Jen Lin-Liu,
Saveur,
11 Mar. 2026
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Unoaked Chardonnay is especially good with earthier flavorings, like mushrooms or squash.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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The outfield was shrunk, spicing up all games.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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The new stadium will also include a new, two-story building that will house meeting rooms, public restrooms, conditioning rooms, and multipurpose spaces.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In February, for instance, the Department of Justice joined a lawsuit brought by the 1776 Project Foundation, alleging that the Los Angeles Unified School District had violated the law by conditioning funding on the basis of student race.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Progress on strengthening Nigeria’s banking system, combined with a revenue boost from a global oil price surge driven by the Iran war, is providing an economic filip to President Bola Tinubu ahead of presidential elections next year.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Those upgrades will improve air and water quality while strengthening the port’s competitive position in global trade.—
Bob Keefe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some Israeli troops have pushed into southern Lebanon, and there are fears Israel is preparing a large-scale invasion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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These additions suggest the show is preparing to go deeper into the Baroque Works organization, which drove much of Season 2’s plot.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Landneoo 2-Tier Lazy Susan Turntable Use this two-tier turntable in the fridge, pantry, or keep it on your counter for those frequently reached-for herbs and spices.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Wilson’s menu will include dishes like Shima aji (which is glazed from its own bones); crepe brulee with high-plains cheddar, smoked fig caramel, and Tennessee black truffle; and a swordfish belly with za’tar spice and calamansi.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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That said, folks training for those shorter, faster races will likely want to do more fast running than people gearing up for longer distances, like a half or full marathon, Hamilton says.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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For the next two weeks, the Artemis 2 astronauts will continue training and preparing for the mission, including conducting simulations, reviewing flight procedures, exercising and getting medical checkouts, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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