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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
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Train Dreams was a key contender this past awards season after its debut at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where Netflix acquired it.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Arushi Jacob, Variety, 5 May 2026
Created by Katie Dippold, Widow’s Bay is a true comedy-horror hybrid where neither side is seasoning for the other.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
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Noun
Through 28 days, the first season has garnered 34 million viewers, per Amazon.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Train Dreams was a key contender this past awards season after its debut at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where Netflix acquired it.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Verb
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
Created by Katie Dippold, Widow’s Bay is a true comedy-horror hybrid where neither side is seasoning for the other.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
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Reece James ticks the most boxes, but would need to be managed through a tournament that could involve eight matches in 33 days.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The team had been on a 10-day road trip.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Head up to the 16th floor for culinary paradise at Aerie, where seasonal ingredients flavor a menu that changes weekly.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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In a world of a million water options—sparkling, flavored, and about a zillion combinations of the two—my husband and I have a special place in our hearts (and our refrigerator) for coconut water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble suggests every two to three days, and adds that kinky, natural coily hair should be conditioned before shampooing.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Is Proctor’s weight and conditioning a problem?—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Kennedy said removing tariffs would reduce friction for importers, distributors and independent bottlers sourcing stock from Scotland, while also strengthening long-term confidence across the industry.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Our task is to rebuild and to strengthen the rule of law, the checks and balances.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman Britain is deploying a warship to the Middle East to prepare for a joint operation to open the Strait of Hormuz, the country's defense ministry confirmed on May 9.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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The judges face a ticking clock as local election clerks prepare to finalize ballots for the August primaries by May 26 and decisions in the three cases are likely to come quickly.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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That span has also seen their offense lead the majors in runs, home runs, RBI, average, OBP, slugging, OPS, wRC+ and xwOBA.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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In the new study, researchers measured the trajectories of 17 pieces of space junk in low Earth orbit over a 36-year span, starting two generations ago.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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But his gifts aligned with what Sean Payton needed to spice up the Saints’ offense at the time — and Hill turned that into a special career.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 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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Stay flexible, adjust lightly, and let what feels enjoyable lead.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The rate paid is adjusted every six months by the Treasury Department and depends on inflation.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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