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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
Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
While there are plenty of reasons to celebrate the start of a new season, spring fashion is among our favorites.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 28 Mar. 2025
These lamb chops are generously seasoned with black pepper and a hint of cumin, which lends some subtle warming spice.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In other words, Vermes got his group to improve from their starting point in each of the last three complete seasons, arguably the definitive sign of good coaching.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
While there are plenty of reasons to celebrate the start of a new season, spring fashion is among our favorites.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
It was also used to season foods, mixed into drinks, combined with medicines, and given as a gift.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 28 Mar. 2025
These lamb chops are generously seasoned with black pepper and a hint of cumin, which lends some subtle warming spice.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
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Later in the day, the Toyota Prius Kolomoeits is suspected of using in the kidnapping was seen crossing the border into Mexico at San Ysidro.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The film has grossed more than $185 million domestically and $380 million globally in just six days — wildly outperforming expectations and even outpacing 2023’s monster video game adaption, The Super Mario Bros. Movie.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Flowering stems with their leaves are used to flavor May wine—a traditional German beverage.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Murg Malai Kebab: chicken kebab with a creamy yogurt sauce flavored with aromatic spices.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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For the past decade, technology companies have conditioned buyers to make purchasing expensive gadgets an annual affair through services such as Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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Beyond performing the majority of domestic tasks, women are conditioned to take on the additional burden of coordinating the household — tasks that are almost always invisible, but exceptionally crucial to the smooth functioning of the family.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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To strengthen cultural ties between France and the U.S. by promoting the work of a young contemporary composer, Pisar initiated the Pisar Prize, a collaboration between Juilliard and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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With over 200 articles about everyday life in America, his goal is to bring the American experience closer to Vietnamese readers and contribute to strengthening ties between the two countries, especially as the world marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, having two more days to prepare might provide more time to rest and focus on the season’s first major.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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This groundbreaking initiative not only prepares dogs to change lives, but also aims to transform the inmates themselves.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition to its radio airplay, the song earned 9.7 million official U.S. streams and sold 3,000 downloads in that span.—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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Dylan Holloway, Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas have been three of the NHL’s top scorers in that span, helping propel St. Louis to a heady 4.1 goals per game.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Geri Halliwell is teasing a Spice Girls reunion that could spice up your life.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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To add a little more interest to this story, Punk and Paul have been rivals here and there with the WWE, so the scripted friction spices things up a little.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Freaky Friday was based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel, and earned $160 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Federal rules allow hospitals to report an estimate, a price range, or a historical rate for their services, while health plans can adjust prices based on factors like the severity of the case, the length of treatment, and a patient’s age.—
Daniel Chang,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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