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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
Merve Ceylan, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Also, research has shown this seasoning has antioxidant qualities.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Feel free to keep things simple by seasoning with a sprinkle of kosher salt, or go all out with one of these spice blends.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Manufacturers inject or coat turkey or chicken with a solution of butter, oil, broth, salt, or seasonings before packaging.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Also, research has shown this seasoning has antioxidant qualities.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Feel free to keep things simple by seasoning with a sprinkle of kosher salt, or go all out with one of these spice blends.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
Noun
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Its 20-something ingredients somehow coalesce into a bar that comes in nine flavors, including cake batter, fudge brownie, and the seasonal pumpkin spice.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The company’s 25 mg CBD drinks also come in fruit flavors (watermelon, tangerine, black cherry and peach mango).—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Maker’s Mark is an affordable bourbon that differs from others in that it’s made with wheat as the secondary flavoring grain in the mashbill instead of rye.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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The chain has also recently reformulated its Member’s Mark brand to replace artificial food dyes and questionable ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, aspartame, and flavorings with natural options.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Leavy’s suggestions for spicing up baseball reflect the essence of spitballing—a pastime within a pastime.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Expected Tile Applications While tried-and-true materials like subway tile are a classic for a reason, spicing them up by playing with size and layout can lend a fresh look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
5 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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Tuesday was filled with intensive coaching and mentorship sessions with Walmart and Sam's Club merchants, sourcing experts and past Open Call alumni about scaling up production, improving packaging, and strengthening their financial and operational readiness.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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Aside from strengthening the body and improving posture, practicing downward dog also activates blood circulation and may improve digestion.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But there have been signs that Kim has spent months preparing for a major parade in the capital Pyongyang, potentially at night and involving tens of thousands of people, according to the South Korean military.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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From vegetables and berries to whole grains and lean proteins, the freezer aisle is full of healthy foods that can make preparing quick, balanced meals a breeze.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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Belmont Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cheesecake Pumpkin spice fans will want to grab this seasonal dessert.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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Winter Spiced Cranberry takes the classic lemon-lime flavor for which Sprite is known and loved and adds a touch of warming spices along with a just a hint of zingy cranberry flavor.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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The shutdown means no new students can begin training.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The shutdown means no new students can begin training.—
Brian Strzempkowski,
The Conversation,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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