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as in trained
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 strengthened
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 prepared
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 seasoned
Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Jacobus started his career in finance in the early 1990s, but that quickly spiraled into him falsely portraying himself as a seasoned financial advisor who managed legitimate investment portfolios, authorities said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
It is structured this way to hook casual viewers at the start but also allows Obada and Umenyiora to provide analysis for seasoned NFL fans.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
God, a seasoned radio personality, whose comfort and facility with the format forces Davidson to keep up.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Hammer Down follows a seasoned long-haul trucker and his tenacious daughter as they’re forced to confront their fractured relationship while transporting a mysterious cargo across the country.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Burn only seasoned hardwood firewood—never trash, cardboard, or treated wood.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Court filings describe meals that are greasy, heavily seasoned or inappropriate for preschoolers and infants.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
While menus vary by location, guests can usually expect seasoned steaks, baked potatoes, and classic sides.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
The best har gau feature wrappers that are thin but sturdy, and filling that’s well seasoned.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Head to the food stalls on Ariapita Avenue, and don’t miss a chance to try pholourie, a split pea fritter seasoned with Indian spices, or corn soup, filled with split peas and dumplings.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
When air-popped and lightly seasoned, popcorn offers several health benefits, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The cheese sauce is super savory, with both Cheddar and pepper Jack and is seasoned with chili powder for warmth and has a little barbecue sauce stirred in for some tang and sweetness to balance the richness.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
The CEOs are seasoned beyond all others.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Fan the slices onto 2 serving plates, then seasoned with salt and pepper.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Proteins tend to be well-cooked and nicely seasoned, and dishes are flavorful across the board.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Start by cooking the ground beef in a skillet until browned and crumbly, then stir in frozen mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasoned salt.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Jacobus started his career in finance in the early 1990s, but that quickly spiraled into him falsely portraying himself as a seasoned financial advisor who managed legitimate investment portfolios, authorities said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
It is structured this way to hook casual viewers at the start but also allows Obada and Umenyiora to provide analysis for seasoned NFL fans.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
God, a seasoned radio personality, whose comfort and facility with the format forces Davidson to keep up.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
Hammer Down follows a seasoned long-haul trucker and his tenacious daughter as they’re forced to confront their fractured relationship while transporting a mysterious cargo across the country.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Burn only seasoned hardwood firewood—never trash, cardboard, or treated wood.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Court filings describe meals that are greasy, heavily seasoned or inappropriate for preschoolers and infants.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
While menus vary by location, guests can usually expect seasoned steaks, baked potatoes, and classic sides.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
This limited-time popcorn is generously seasoned with a bold buffalo ranch seasoning that offers a mix of heat and creamy coolness.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
The best har gau feature wrappers that are thin but sturdy, and filling that’s well seasoned.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Head to the food stalls on Ariapita Avenue, and don’t miss a chance to try pholourie, a split pea fritter seasoned with Indian spices, or corn soup, filled with split peas and dumplings.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
When air-popped and lightly seasoned, popcorn offers several health benefits, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The cheese sauce is super savory, with both Cheddar and pepper Jack and is seasoned with chili powder for warmth and has a little barbecue sauce stirred in for some tang and sweetness to balance the richness.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
The CEOs are seasoned beyond all others.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Fan the slices onto 2 serving plates, then seasoned with salt and pepper.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Proteins tend to be well-cooked and nicely seasoned, and dishes are flavorful across the board.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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There’s a shortage of skilled workers who have both the manual skills and the organizational skills needed for the sector, and there’s also competition among companies for warehouse personnel based on pay, benefits, lifestyle and more.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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This winter, bartenders at every Dante address (from the original on Macdougal Street, to its residency in Claridge’s in London) are slinging the Cranberry Spritz, which combines cranberry juice and Perrier-Jouët champagne with a housemade cranberry syrup spiced with cardamom and vanilla.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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The original recipe calls for the dark, spiced Pusser's Rum, so make sure to request it with your order.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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More than 50 people have already been trained to fly Pivotal aircraft.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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That deliberate gratitude also trained them to notice all the positive things the other person was doing.—
Jelena Kecmanovic,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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These traces of self-sufficiency only strengthened the couple’s determination to preserve the site’s history.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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Gabe’s path into financial planning took shape through varied experiences that strengthened his understanding of complex systems and real-world decision-making.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Noni juice is a tropical beverage prepared from fresh, ripe noni fruits.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Student reporters at PantherNOW, FIU’s student newspaper, have reported that as space is prioritized for freshmen and parts of University Apartments are prepared for demolition, more upperclassmen are being pushed off campus.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Galanti said that uncertainty is why infrequent travelers are often more prone to anxiety than experienced ones.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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As for options, Chock is an experienced designer and has designed costumes for the Spain and Georgia national teams, while Bates loves to golf.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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The shop sells lattes flavored with lavender, vanilla and pandan; smoothies like a mangonada and mixed berries; matchas; and a full food menu with bagels, sandwiches and toast.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
6 Feb. 2026
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The French menu exhibits global influences, with dishes like John Dory with hazelnut, and quinoa flavored with mustard and citrus.—
Meredith Bethune,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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That limit will be adjusted for cost of living starting in 2027.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea have adjusted quickly to Liam Rosenior.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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