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as in conditions
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 strengthens
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 prepares
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 seasons
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
After starring at quarterback for the USC Trojans, Sanchez played in the NFL for 10 seasons with the New York Jets and several other teams, retiring after the 2018 season.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Petry spent the last two seasons back in Michigan with the Detroit Red Wings, but injuries limited him to 44 games in the 2024-25 season.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
After eight seasons on the show, Berk announced his exit ahead of season 9 in the fall of 2023.
—EW.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The Voice seasons 1-27 are currently streaming on Peacock.
—Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Amid one of the worst seasons in the program’s brief 13-year history, Charlotte (1-6, 0-4 American) has now lost every FBS game this season by double digits, with an average defeat of nearly 22 points.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
After starring at quarterback for the USC Trojans, Sanchez played in the NFL for 10 seasons with the New York Jets and several other teams, retiring after the 2018 season.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Petry spent the last two seasons back in Michigan with the Detroit Red Wings, but injuries limited him to 44 games in the 2024-25 season.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
After eight seasons on the show, Berk announced his exit ahead of season 9 in the fall of 2023.
—EW.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
Dark Winds seasons 1 through 3 are available to stream on AMC+ and Netflix.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The Voice seasons 1-27 are currently streaming on Peacock.
—Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasons
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In his last days, my dying father longed for figs and other fruit, but thyme and duqqa were the only foods available in abundance under siege.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Key Takeaways Calcium builds and strengthens bones, while vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps witnessing that transformation strengthens its usefulness to others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The government shutdown saga is nearing an end as Congress prepares for votes this week on a deal.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The letter’s release comes as President Sharaa—a former militant leader who has publicly renounced extremism - prepares for a historic White House summit.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This tour is special to the band because fans have the opportunity to experience each of the band's early eras or experience the album that resonated with them the most, Jepha said.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Players could control a huge cast of classic characters from the franchise in a toybox mash-up of different eras, wiping out armies of bad guys at a clip.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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An inmate who trains service dogs was also instructed to give Maxwell time with one of the puppies, even though the dogs are not supposed to be pet during training.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ed Boyte, a consultant who trains outreach workers around the country, praised what San Diego has already done.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With Ciri missing and Vilgefortz still at large, Yennefer’s ambition hardens into purpose.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The confession struck him as both raw and deeply tragic, a glimpse of how ambition hardens into captivity.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If Jentleson’s aim is to moderate an increasingly radical Team Blue, this certainly equips him with a solid rationale.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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If Jentleson’s aim is to moderate an increasingly radical Team Blue, this certainly equips him with a solid rationale.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Seasons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasons. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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