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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
Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Clean your grill the right way with our favorite beginner-friendly method that even seasoned grillers use.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
This race event will have various heats for every age and ability, from Move Mile (an inclusive walk for everyone) to the Run Varsity Mile for teens to the Masters Mile for seasoned athletes age 40 and up who can run a mile in eight minutes or less.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Eilon Reshef, cofounder and CPO of Gong, is a seasoned entrepreneur, executive and investor in the internet and software spaces.
—Eilon Reshef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Admittedly, Ford himself was a little shy among such seasoned players.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Middlebrooks was the kid in a 2013 clubhouse full of seasoned veterans, Ross among the longest-tenured, having debuted in 2002.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
The event, held in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, is open to seasoned birders and beginners to help identify various species making their home in the woods, according to a city of Geneva press release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Professionalism and Homeowner Confidence For a property manager or a seasoned resident of Fort Worth, the most important quality of a service provider is reliability.
—Kody Boye, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
The beef is seasoned with tandoori spices, black pepper and salt, then smoked low and slow until tender, pulled apart and served on soft bread with masala onions and Dhaba’s cilantro giardiniera aioli.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Lo, who won back-to-back seasons, Houston and World All-Stars, was easily a fan-favorite and considered the most seasoned, in terms of competing in front of the cameras.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Cucumbers, cilantro, scallions, and jalapeño peppers deliver freshness and crunch, set off by the tender juiciness of a chicken patty seasoned with seasame oil, fresh ginger, fish sauce, and pepper.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Walking the carpet alongside seasoned Met Gala attendees were a couple of first-timers who made their debut at the event held the first Monday in May.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 5 May 2026
Strips of beef are cooked in a screaming hot wok with cherry tomatoes, onion and French fries, then seasoned with soy sauce and black pepper.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
This side of deeply roasted, tender sweet potatoes comes quartered and seasoned with GK’s take on togarashi.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The Terps have seasoned pass rushers in Sidney Stewart and Zahir Mathis, but don’t dismiss the possibility of Elee being on the field at the same time with both.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
More than 20,000 runners are expected to hit the pavement at Denver's City Park for the annual Colfax Marathon weekend, from seasoned athletes chasing personal records to first-time participants simply hoping to cross the finish line.
—Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Clean your grill the right way with our favorite beginner-friendly method that even seasoned grillers use.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
This race event will have various heats for every age and ability, from Move Mile (an inclusive walk for everyone) to the Run Varsity Mile for teens to the Masters Mile for seasoned athletes age 40 and up who can run a mile in eight minutes or less.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Eilon Reshef, cofounder and CPO of Gong, is a seasoned entrepreneur, executive and investor in the internet and software spaces.
—Eilon Reshef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Admittedly, Ford himself was a little shy among such seasoned players.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Middlebrooks was the kid in a 2013 clubhouse full of seasoned veterans, Ross among the longest-tenured, having debuted in 2002.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
The event, held in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, is open to seasoned birders and beginners to help identify various species making their home in the woods, according to a city of Geneva press release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Professionalism and Homeowner Confidence For a property manager or a seasoned resident of Fort Worth, the most important quality of a service provider is reliability.
—Kody Boye, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Verb
The stress of getting to your airport gate on time, coupled with the excitement of getting to your destination, can cause even the most seasoned of travelers to fumble at security checkpoints.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
The beef is seasoned with tandoori spices, black pepper and salt, then smoked low and slow until tender, pulled apart and served on soft bread with masala onions and Dhaba’s cilantro giardiniera aioli.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
Lo, who won back-to-back seasons, Houston and World All-Stars, was easily a fan-favorite and considered the most seasoned, in terms of competing in front of the cameras.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Cucumbers, cilantro, scallions, and jalapeño peppers deliver freshness and crunch, set off by the tender juiciness of a chicken patty seasoned with seasame oil, fresh ginger, fish sauce, and pepper.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Walking the carpet alongside seasoned Met Gala attendees were a couple of first-timers who made their debut at the event held the first Monday in May.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 5 May 2026
Strips of beef are cooked in a screaming hot wok with cherry tomatoes, onion and French fries, then seasoned with soy sauce and black pepper.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
This side of deeply roasted, tender sweet potatoes comes quartered and seasoned with GK’s take on togarashi.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The Terps have seasoned pass rushers in Sidney Stewart and Zahir Mathis, but don’t dismiss the possibility of Elee being on the field at the same time with both.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
Adjective
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In these situations, even highly skilled engineers spend more time managing complexity rather than delivering value.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Production infrastructure and skilled crew have kept up the pace too, Olguin says.—
Kathy A. McDonald,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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These eggs get rolled in breadcrumbs and topped with a golden filling spiced with cayenne pepper and hot sauce.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
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Hamilton described his version as landing somewhere between Senegalese and Ghanaian, cooked in a slurry of roasted red peppers, tomatoes and onions, delicately spiced and with a whisper of smoke.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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No Preakness winner had ever been trained by a woman.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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The 3-year-old colt — trained by Chad Summers, owned by Gold Square LLC and jockeyed by Paco Lopez — was patient.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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An historic meeting the president said strengthened ties between the two nations, but which did not produce a major agreement on trade or a commitment from China to help end the war with Iran.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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The country’s residency pathways and growing digital nomad infrastructure have further strengthened its popularity among remote workers and retirees alike.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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An executive might walk into a meeting with an author, producer, potential directors, stars, prepared to discuss potential multi-million dollar deals armed only with Clarke’s synopsis.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The cost of transparency CalPERS staff prepared a lengthy presentation to convince the board to take a public stance against the bill.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Soon after my arrival, our experienced local guide Jorge rolled out the big map and planned the perfect itinerary for our short stay, catering to our preferences and skill level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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These recipes are great for beginners learning how to cook chicken in a skillet, or for the more experienced chefs looking for new recipes to add to their weekly dinner rotation.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Verb
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If bubbles aren’t your thing, there are also sweet coffee cocktails flavored like Reese’s, Snickers or Cinnamon Toast, espresso martini options with mocha and salted caramel or Bloody Marys.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Oatmeal can be flavored with sweeteners, fruits, nuts, or spices.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
18 May 2026
Verb
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April’s numbers – bosses added 115,000 workers, adjusted for seasonal swings – were seen by many economic gurus as a surprising increase amid a war with Iran and its resulting ballooning energy costs.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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And by then, the list HR is working from has been quietly adjusted and your name is no longer on it.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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