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Definition of seasonnext

season

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verb

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as in to flavor
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored the chef seasoned the vegetables as soon as they came out of the oven

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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
Noun
With three or four roster spots still to fill for next season, the Heat is also on its way to approaching the first apron of $209 million. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Mammoth Lakes and Truckee near Lake Tahoe are all-season destinations offering breathtaking hikes in the warmer months and skiing in the winter. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Verb
The way people season that food has changed too. Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026 Cleaning a Blackstone griddle is similar to caring for and seasoning a cast-iron skillet. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for season
Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
Noun
  • Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and backup Daniil Tarasov will both be free agents in a matter of days, leaving Florida with a crucial hole — or net – to fill.
    Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2026
  • But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The Midnight Summer latte ($9) is Middle Eastern floral-flavored and topped with a flower garnish.
    Jenna Thompson June 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • Mississippi chicken is flavored with ranch powder, butter, and pepperoncini peppers.
    Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
  • Experts recommend conditioning your lower body and core before adding weighted distance, especially for men who have not trained regularly.
    Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • The only way to preserve our republic is to strengthen the pillars of our present with the mortar of our past.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
  • Atop the bar cart is a stainless steel surface coated in a satin finish, which provides a sleek place to prepare appetizers and meals and an easy-to-clean surface.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • Students took their exams across a span of two weeks, from May 4 to May 15.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • And some Germany supporters are on board with spicing things up.
    Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026
  • The sauce is generously spiced and perfectly savory.
    Peter St. Onge Updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.
    Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • State and local policymakers should do what’s in the public’s best interest and adjust their alcohol taxation accordingly.
    Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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