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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
Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the new class is adding fresh seasoning to the stew.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
The Pepperoni Duo flavor features a combination of classic pepperoni and cup n' crisp, layered with mozzarella, sweet marinara, and finished with a cheese blend seasoning.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Spice House Best-Selling Blends Set Produced by one of our favorite online spice shops, this set of Spice House seasonings is an easy way to deliver extra oomph to everyday foods.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the new class is adding fresh seasoning to the stew.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder and any other seasoning you like.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
The Pepperoni Duo flavor features a combination of classic pepperoni and cup n' crisp, layered with mozzarella, sweet marinara, and finished with a cheese blend seasoning.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
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Originally from Puglia, Bowerman is unafraid to introduce global flavors into her Italian cooking, often drawing upon Asian influences.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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For lunch and dinner, Coconut Creek offers a variety of cuisines to choose from, including Papamigos' Asian-Mexican tacos and sushi, fresh seafood at The Fish Joint, and the Italian flavors of Sette Mezzo.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Those can include cheese, cured meats, herbs and other flavorings in the dough.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cinnamon spice cake, topped with cream cheese frosting, adds delicious tropical flavoring from pineapples and bananas.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Chef Merito’s Limited Edition Seasoning Bottles Chef Merito is spicing up Día de los Muertos celebrations this year with the launch of their new limited edition Carne and Pollo seasoning bottles, a festive twist on the brand’s beloved blends that bring authentic flavor to every family meal.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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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,
25 Oct. 2025
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Leave it in for at least half an hour or overnight, shampooing it out and conditioning afterward.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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This step is important to remove all gunk and stuck-on food before moving on to conditioning and shining the surface, according to Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Corps proposed strengthening the bank by implementing riprap, or rocks.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to the National Weather Service, a strengthening cold front is making its way across the country toward Nashville.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
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Vietnam is preparing for damaging winds, flooding, heavy rain and storm surges in its central provinces including Danang, Quang Ngai and Dak Lak.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two or three chefs work right in front of you, preparing each dish in the traditional omakase style.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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That breaks down as 30 by the back door landing on bags of beans and rice; 40 by the three-compartment sink and dry storage shelves, landing on spices and dirty dishes; 10 by a kitchen prep table; 10 under another prep table; 10 by the walk-in freezer and steam table; and two by the front counter.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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McCormick spices just got a major glow-up.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The 37-year-old runs a small home care company in her neighborhood and is training to be a phlebotomist, but still relies on food stamps to get by.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
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Whether your gift recipient is training for a marathon or just loves exploring new cities on foot, these sneakers strike that perfect balance of comfort, performance, and style that travelers will actually appreciate.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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