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as in to condition
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 to strengthen
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 to prepare
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 season
Selome Hailu, Variety, 1 June 2025
When she was cast on season 5, there was no telling the show would become such an Emmy-winning mainstay.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 1 June 2025
Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 20 May 2025
In 1847, after two years had passed without word from the expedition, Jane and seasoned Arctic explorers like the Rosses urged the Admiralty to send out a search party.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Noun
Part 1 of Season 2 premieres Aug. 6, followed by Part 2 on Sept. 3.
See the beginning of the new season below.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 1 June 2025
When she was cast on season 5, there was no telling the show would become such an Emmy-winning mainstay.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 1 June 2025
Verb
When Verstappen pulled off that move, seasoned F1 staff in our live blog left their seats.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 20 May 2025
In 1847, after two years had passed without word from the expedition, Jane and seasoned Arctic explorers like the Rosses urged the Admiralty to send out a search party.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
Noun
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The court also ordered the Trump administration to remove the tariffs within 10 days, including a 25% tariff on certain goods from Canada and Mexico.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Looking ahead in the final days South Korea’s election law bans the release of public poll results during the six days leading up to an election.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
Verb
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These striped strawberry wafers are filled with rich crème that’s been flavored with strawberry powder and rolled into classic crispy wafers.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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Piquant notes of ginger play tug of war with a sweet carbonated soft drink flavored with milk and yogurt in the Pickled Ginger.—
Kristin Braswell,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Many of them conditioned their support for the package on lifting or raising the cap on these deductions.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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The gist is that he has been conditioned to act that way around other men and doesn’t have the tools or self-awareness to figure out how to quit.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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Police Chief Neil Noakes spent two decades in uniform, working to reduce violent crimes, support officers’ mental wellness, and strengthen trust in Fort Worth.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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Renee advises strengthening organizations by defining behavioral standards and ensuring policies reinforce a culture of respect.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Verb
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So each block has a director, and one block prepares and starts to shoot, then halfway [through] the other is prepping, and then starts to shoot.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Some observers insist Moscow could be prepared to launch more limited assaults on NATO soil as little as six months after the end of the war in Ukraine.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Miles McBride scored seven points in 71 seconds, and the Pacers didn’t get a shot on the rim in that span.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Cornell is seeking its first championship since 1977, with five runner-up performances over that span, including a trip to the final in 2022.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Some people spice it up with shoe charms and even laces, so the possibilities for personalization are endless.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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They’re clad in gorgeous native wood, decorated with natural fibers such as dende palm straw, and spiced up with vivid green cushions on the terrace chairs.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The focus is on teaching and learning with a new playbook and minute but important details such as adjusting his footwork when receiving the snap.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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