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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
Vicky Nguyen, NBC news, 13 Sep. 2025
More than 50 flies landed on shelves with mojo and seasoning containers.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
For the Giles family of Waukegan, who sold roasted corn on the cob on a stick, seasoning the cob with mayo, cheese, butter and chili pepper creates a handheld treat with no dishes to toss, just organic materials to recycle.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Nacho cheese seasoning made from natural dyes is added to Doritos.
—Vicky Nguyen, NBC news, 13 Sep. 2025
More than 50 flies landed on shelves with mojo and seasoning containers.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
This dish is best tasted and then adjusted for seasoning.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
For the Giles family of Waukegan, who sold roasted corn on the cob on a stick, seasoning the cob with mayo, cheese, butter and chili pepper creates a handheld treat with no dishes to toss, just organic materials to recycle.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
Noun
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An ingredient called miracle berry at the top makes bitter flavors taste sweet.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Not with the return of coffee culture but with a new lineup from a YouTube prankster called PUMP energy which contains six hundred milligrams of caffeine per can, in flavors like Lemonade Ice Nicotine and Strawberry Sports-Betting.—
Reuven Perlman,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The shop, new to West Hollywood, opened in late June, offering dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and no-artificial-flavoring or coloring frozen treats.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
18 Sep. 2025
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This cake uses that magical trio of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg for its main flavoring, but pairs the warm, complex goodness with a tangy, sweet cream cheese glaze for good measure.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Pickup and Good Fortune Keke Palmer is spicing things up.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That process typically involves progressing from conditioning work to non-contact drills before being cleared for full contact.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement The decision freed the states previously limited by preclearance to weaken voting protections, add requirements conditioning the right to vote, and close polling places.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Culley emphasizes that emotional intelligence fills critical gaps by strengthening self-awareness, confidence, character, emotional agility, focus, empathy, and team collaboration.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a formal mutual defense pact, strengthening their decades-long partnership.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Despite the setback, Richardson has been focused on working hard and preparing himself for his next opportunity.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In addition to her baby on the way, Cardi B is preparing to embark on a new project — a 32-city tour.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some attendees quietly voiced the opinion that Seriesly needs to attract more global streamers, more local networks and more international content distributors who can add spice to the screenings line up – something the nascent event will surely explore for 2026.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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Yet the build-up, and legacy of the conflict, was a deadly serious affair for a place more commonly known for its spices than its political struggles.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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Slickcity Media is training AI to reimagine African stereotypes — their viral Elder Series challenged African aesthetics.—
Moky Makura,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Cloudastructure takes a different approach by training its system using real surveillance footage.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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