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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
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
One popular theory holds that fried chicken was brought to the U.S. by Scottish immigrants; enslaved people, and later free Black cooks, perfected the seasoning and preparation of the dish.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 May 2025
Made with tender cuts of reindeer meat, potatoes, and carrots, bidos is a simple dish that relies on the quality of its ingredients rather than elaborate seasoning.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Don’t be shy about adding extra seasonings or sauces.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Whether homemade or store-bought, salsa is a flavorful mix of tomatoes, onions, peppers, and various seasonings.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
One popular theory holds that fried chicken was brought to the U.S. by Scottish immigrants; enslaved people, and later free Black cooks, perfected the seasoning and preparation of the dish.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 May 2025
Made with tender cuts of reindeer meat, potatoes, and carrots, bidos is a simple dish that relies on the quality of its ingredients rather than elaborate seasoning.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Don’t be shy about adding extra seasonings or sauces.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
Noun
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Onions in the ground beef mixture incorporate moisture and caramelize nicely while searing for extra flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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These dishes are carefully crafted to ensure that the cannabis element complements the flavors of the food without overwhelming the experience.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The items that come with the soda maker will determine the price as well, as some come in a bundle with items such as flavoring, extra bottles and more.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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The plain version of the chips got a high score, while the other, with a tequila lime flavoring, scored poorly.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
26 May 2025
Verb
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This dynamic fosters mutual respect and curiosity, strengthening the overall mentorship culture within the organization.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This means not only strengthening technical defenses but also fostering a culture of security awareness at every level.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Special artist is also preparing to take on her first lead movie role as she was recently cast as gospel star Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who was one of the first to appeal to rock ‘n’ roll and R&B audiences, in Amazon MGM Studios’ Rosetta.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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As the case was preparing to go to trial, in May 2004, the parties settled.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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The palate is sweet, smooth, and creamy, highlighting additional notes of caramel, vanilla, and spice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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A little spice would certainly have been nice here.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Begin hardening off the tomato seedlings a couple of weeks before the frost date in your geographical region.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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That statistic should serve as a wake-up call for any organization still focused on hardening its networks while neglecting the individuals who interact with them.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But two years ago, the Diamondbacks exploited the three wild card system, qualifying for the postseason with 84 wins and then going on a magical run to the Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The misperception here is the belief Congress is currently raising the age for qualifying for Social Security benefits, and that isn't the case.—
Suzanne Blake,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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Mains hover between €30 and €40; a highlight is the roast chicken, which might come with a cream sauce and morels in winter or oyster mushrooms dressed in persillade (an herby garlic and parsley oil) in summer.—
Eleanor Aldridge,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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The bouillabaisse here is not so much a meal as a procession of broth, toast, sauces and fish (65 euros per person).—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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