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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
Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, then tear the basil leaves into the pasta and stir to bring everything together.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Greta Cross, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Transfer to a saucepan and taste, adjusting seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Sauté it with olive oil or butter and seasonings such as nutritional yeast, black salt (for an eggy flavor), garlic powder, onion powder, and turmeric (to mimic the golden color).
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, then tear the basil leaves into the pasta and stir to bring everything together.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
Customers may then toss the fries and seasoning together in a McShaker bag to create their own tangy potatoes.
—Greta Cross, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Transfer to a saucepan and taste, adjusting seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
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The creation of co-owners and chefs Sachi Statz and Victor Santos, veterans of the Michelin Bib Gourmand breakfast-and-lunch restaurant Tinta y Cafe, Tin Tin revels in the blending of Cuban flavors and Italian cuisine, sometimes with a stroke of French influence.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Boka’s Ashley Santoro’s drinks program emphasizes cocktails with savory flavors and rare ingredients, plus old-world wines and premium sakes.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The latter is the signature recipe for the distillery, a unique formula produced on a pot still at the Wanship facility that is used as a flavoring element for the base whiskey (the exact proportions are not revealed).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2026
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Some may also contain natural flavorings such as lemons and cucumber.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
26 Dec. 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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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,
7 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the service commitments, the complaint accuses HMM of conditioning access to space on the payment of peak season surcharges (PSS) and other extra-contractual fees—despite contract language that expressly barred such add-ons unless mutually agreed.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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In late 2025, underwater archaeologists working in Lake Issyk-Kul reported a major breakthrough at the Toru-Aygyr complex, strengthening the case for a true medieval city rather than a minor outpost.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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If breakage or dryness have your strands in disarray, the right formula can support strengthening strands and improving scalp conditions.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Glamour,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Packers are preparing for a wild-card game Saturday night in Chicago.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Listen to Glaser discuss preparing to host the 2026 Golden Globes on Ripa's podcast episode above.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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This quintessential New Orleans cocktail, the Sazerac, has a beautiful spice character from the rye whiskey, compared to an Old Fashioned that would use the sweeter bourbon.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Many chili recipes can get out of control, calling for a long list of spices, but this one delivers big flavors by calling for the perfect amounts of just the right ones.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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The academy, located near College Parkway and State Avenue, is primarily tasked with training new recruits but also provides ongoing professional development and training.—
Sofi Zeman
January 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rothstein suggested 30 to 60 minutes of strength training two to three days per week, and an additional two to three days of Pilates.—
Currie Engel,
Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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