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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
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
This helped design a rotation policy to ensure Liverpool peaked during a season’s defining period.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Even so, any local or seasoned Jamaica traveler who has gone further than the resort strip of Montego Bay can tell you that the island has still more to explore and experience.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
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Noun
In more recent seasons, he’s put fellow lefties Triston Casas, Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu through the same paces.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
This helped design a rotation policy to ensure Liverpool peaked during a season’s defining period.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Verb
Sprinkle the remaining panko on top and season lightly with a little more salt.
5: Bake the meatloaf until the panko on top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees, 65 to 75 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Even so, any local or seasoned Jamaica traveler who has gone further than the resort strip of Montego Bay can tell you that the island has still more to explore and experience.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
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The mural is located in the Fashion District of downtown Los Angeles, about 20 miles from Paramount, where the riots have taken place for several days.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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In February, the new Trump administration rescinded an OCR fact sheet issued by the Department of Education in the waning days of Joe Biden’s presidency.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Then there are the special releases, including an aquavit flavored like an everything bagel and a vodka filtered through quartz.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Sea to land To separate the sea courses from the land courses, Bost serves a surprise palate cleanser, a dish of orgeat (almond flavored) ice cream topped with N25 Kaluga caviar, almond oil and shavings of aged celery root.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Just know the film is split into three distinct movements, each shifting in tone and perspective, yet all rooted in the same thematic core: the unchecked violence of patriarchy, and the quiet ways women have been conditioned to endure and survive it.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The Allure-editor favorite is formulated with conditioning ingredients like niacin (vitamin B3) and hyaluronic acid.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
4 June 2025
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The first print edition of Robb Report en Español will debut in Spain later this year, further strengthening the brand’s presence in Europe.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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Below, the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council share the best ways brands can rebuild credibility and strengthen their image after public criticism.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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On the other hand, some small-business owners may only have an annual relationship with their accountant or tax professional, or even opt to prepare their taxes themselves.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Weyman didn’t have long to prepare for the massive character milestone, but emphasized the importance of dialect to his portrayal of the Grey Wanderer.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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In December, Human Rights Watch accused Malian armed forces and the Wagner Group of deliberately killing at least 32 civilians over an 8-month span.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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What happened to take The Bear from Emmy battering ram to awards also-ran in the span of only a few months?—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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Each artist gave fans 20 minutes of some of their top songs with a sprinkle – or three – of unexpected covers to spice things up.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
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To complement this, Rice also spiced the whole thing with a dash of absinthe, whose botanical intensity compensates for the sherry’s relative lack of weight.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
31 May 2025
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Over time, the AI would then adjust the story, graphics, and even the entire narrative to maximize sustainability.—
John Brandon,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Other quarterbacks move up to the line of scrimmage with time to survey the defense and adjust, if warranted.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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