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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
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Another commenter claimed the gravy served during Sanders' era differed from today's version, alleging the original recipe included chicken cracklings, seasoned breading, milk and cream.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
But Tilly handled them like a seasoned pro.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The scale of what is emerging in China’s northwestern desert has left even seasoned analysts startled.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2026
The menu centers on a custom asado grill, where steaks are charred and smoked over seasoned Tasmanian Cask Company barrels once used for port, sherry, or bourbon.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Dough derived from lentils and chickpeas is formed into thin, chip-like discs, then fried in rice bran oil, and lightly seasoned with salt and cumin to make these traditional papadums.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
The Spurs are almost as bulletproof as Oklahoma City on that end of the floor, but the Thunder have a bit more versatility and are more seasoned.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Kundig is seasoned in building for both extreme cold and heat.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
Start with plain yogurt and add fresh fruit yourself, or consider making a dip with dill, lemon, and a touch of sea salt, or marinate chicken in yogurt seasoned with cumin, paprika, and coriander.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
To build indulgent Southern charm into this dish, the meat is seasoned with Worcestershire and tomato, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The rotisserie chicken was deftly seasoned and generously sized.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
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
Adjective
The finish is long, warming, sweet, and smooth, with lingering notes of seasoned oak and spices.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Another commenter claimed the gravy served during Sanders' era differed from today's version, alleging the original recipe included chicken cracklings, seasoned breading, milk and cream.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
But Tilly handled them like a seasoned pro.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The scale of what is emerging in China’s northwestern desert has left even seasoned analysts startled.
—Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2026
The menu centers on a custom asado grill, where steaks are charred and smoked over seasoned Tasmanian Cask Company barrels once used for port, sherry, or bourbon.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Verb
Thirty four appearances that yielded three goals last term mean Virgili is seasoned in the elite, and Barça could bring him back home.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Dough derived from lentils and chickpeas is formed into thin, chip-like discs, then fried in rice bran oil, and lightly seasoned with salt and cumin to make these traditional papadums.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
The Spurs are almost as bulletproof as Oklahoma City on that end of the floor, but the Thunder have a bit more versatility and are more seasoned.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Kundig is seasoned in building for both extreme cold and heat.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
Start with plain yogurt and add fresh fruit yourself, or consider making a dip with dill, lemon, and a touch of sea salt, or marinate chicken in yogurt seasoned with cumin, paprika, and coriander.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
To build indulgent Southern charm into this dish, the meat is seasoned with Worcestershire and tomato, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The rotisserie chicken was deftly seasoned and generously sized.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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Workshop bookings from tourists are helping skilled craftspeople stay in business — and keeping the techniques themselves from disappearing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Evergreen Valley College sits right in the heart of East San José and produces talented, skilled graduates who are ready to work.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The base starts with a cake spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2026
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Lego’s classic button-mashing combat is spiced up with dodge and parry prompts to evade gunfire and counter incoming attacks.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Serna had trained with Prefontaine, holder of all seven American records between 2,000 and 10,000 meters, on a March recruiting trip to Oregon.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Machine-learning algorithms trained on data gathered across five scenarios – normal activity, ultraviolet light exposure, chemical exposure, heat, and the presence of food – were able to identify the insect’s environmental state with 93 percent accuracy.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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This would, among other things, give a new direction to the relationship with the United States, creating new opportunities that benefit Colombia…Under our administration, the relationship with the United States would be strengthened and revitalized.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Twenty-five years later, their creative synergy has only strengthened.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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And in-room, a Thuoc Nam (traditional Southern Vietnamese herbal medicine) herbal bath or sleep tea prepared from folk remedies to finish the night off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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As Sacramento prepared for Election Day, voters had already begun Monday to return ballots at early voting and vote-by-mail ballot drop-off locations, such as the California Museum in downtown Sacramento.—
Velvet Wu
June 1,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Here are the biggest ways eclipse travelers could accidentally miss the spectacle — and how experienced eclipse chasers will plan to avoid disappointment.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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For this particular yacht, the experienced owner mixed and matched from different palettes to create a unique interior with an emphasis on natural tones such as beige, earth, and cream.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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By the end of the process, the whey is a fine powder that can be flavored or sweetened before it's packaged and sold.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Each can is naturally flavored and has zero grams of sugar.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
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The 12-team CFP further adjusted the postseason when first-round games moved on campus, bringing consistent stakes back to those six bowls but back-burnering the rest of the bowl system.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Wasil, who has a neon-green mullet, adjusted the beaded boutonnière on Hollister’s lapel.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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