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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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
One live roach crawled on the floor in front of a storage rack with seasoning and cans.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Customers may then toss the fries and seasoning together in a McShaker bag to create their own tangy potatoes.
—Greta Cross, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Goldin, too In addition to Johnson, the Heat also sent bulky 7-foot rookie center Vlad Goldin back to the G League for additional seasoning.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
One live roach crawled on the floor in front of a storage rack with seasoning and cans.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Try seasoning the turkey with herbs and spices instead of salt.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Customers may then toss the fries and seasoning together in a McShaker bag to create their own tangy potatoes.
—Greta Cross, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
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Added to this are three restaurants that celebrate local and international flavors, four bars serving creative cocktails, and a spa that takes wellness to new heights.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The first step is to cook them in olive oil until translucent, so they all but melt into the meatloaf and add incredible flavor.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Avoid bouillon cubes or soup flavoring packs that may contain up to 1,000 mg of sodium.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead of bottled salad dressing, make a simple one at home with olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, a dab of mustard and other flavorings of choice, such as garlic, herbs, or honey.—
Michael I Goran,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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The outfield was shrunk, spicing up all games.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Netflix is spicing up its documentary slate with a new film about the Red Hot Chili Peppers, set to premiere on March 20.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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Too many parents, probably unwittingly, are conditioning their kids to be afraid of losing.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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The administration’s hardline agenda has included opening FBI and Justice Department inquiries into hospitals and doctors, as well as conditioning the payment of huge sums of federal money to hospitals on prohibiting the care.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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The collaboration between Fincantieri and Generative Bionics also holds strategic importance in strengthening European technological sovereignty by drawing on expertise developed across research institutions and the advanced industrial supply chain.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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The audit also recommends the city aim to boost the value of its golf properties by strengthening its evaluations of course operators, studying revenue trends, inspecting courses more frequently and requiring operators to pay for renovations.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Levy Restaurants was reportedly only preparing 200 for Sunday’s game day.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The agency is preparing to send four astronauts back to the Moon this March on a high-stakes, ten-day mission to the far side.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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And if container lid storage isn’t a problem for your kitchen, this versatile container can also corral snacks, spices, or pot lids.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Kaanapali Coast, of course, is an ode to Hawaii, opening with juicy peach nectar and lemon peel before settling into a creamy heart of coconut shavings, milk, and warm spice.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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But nearly 3,000 Palestinian police officers are needed for Gaza, and there is not yet an agreement to begin training them, the diplomat said.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
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The center helps create self-sustaining pathways out of poverty by training residents in trade skills, helping with job placement and providing financial and reading literacy services.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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