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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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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
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Then, a tortilla round is added along with a spoonful of seasoned beef.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The spring session is on Saturdays through June 13 for seasoned gardeners and newbies.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
There are only 51 rooms at Aria, so even when full, there are scarcely 100 guests, nothing for seasoned hotel pros.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
At times in this series, the Lightning have taken over games and looked like the more seasoned team built for this — overtime in Game 2 was the prime example of that.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
However, after the pandemic… there was an exodus of many of our seasoned nurses.
—Mary Eber, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
One of the skydivers, identified only as a seasoned jumper, was thrown into the ground at Skydive Raleigh near Highway 56, Hollister told The News & Observer.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Meredith Williams is a seasoned cruiser, taking about seven or eight each year.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Arushi Jacob, Variety, 5 May 2026
And in Cedar Key, the bounty doesn’t travel far—salty morsels are harvested here and served within hours, often simply steamed or lightly seasoned to allow the sheer freshness to be the star of the culinary show.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The sweet potato fries can be limp at times, but the regular fries are dependably crisp and well-seasoned.
—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
Frozen puff pastry and a rotisserie chicken speed your way to this delicious pot pie filled with fresh veggies and seasoned with dill and Dijon.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Investors, by now somewhat seasoned in the art of looking past the headlines, held their nerve.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
This year’s release is an eight-year-old unpeated whisky (the oldest to date from the distillery) that spent five years in bourbon barrels and then another three in cream casks (barrels seasoned with a blend of sweet and dry sherry).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
There’s even lightweight carry-on luggage that seasoned crew members swear by.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Then, a tortilla round is added along with a spoonful of seasoned beef.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The spring session is on Saturdays through June 13 for seasoned gardeners and newbies.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
There are only 51 rooms at Aria, so even when full, there are scarcely 100 guests, nothing for seasoned hotel pros.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
At times in this series, the Lightning have taken over games and looked like the more seasoned team built for this — overtime in Game 2 was the prime example of that.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
However, after the pandemic… there was an exodus of many of our seasoned nurses.
—Mary Eber, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
One of the skydivers, identified only as a seasoned jumper, was thrown into the ground at Skydive Raleigh near Highway 56, Hollister told The News & Observer.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Meredith Williams is a seasoned cruiser, taking about seven or eight each year.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 Apr. 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
And in Cedar Key, the bounty doesn’t travel far—salty morsels are harvested here and served within hours, often simply steamed or lightly seasoned to allow the sheer freshness to be the star of the culinary show.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The sweet potato fries can be limp at times, but the regular fries are dependably crisp and well-seasoned.
—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
Frozen puff pastry and a rotisserie chicken speed your way to this delicious pot pie filled with fresh veggies and seasoned with dill and Dijon.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Investors, by now somewhat seasoned in the art of looking past the headlines, held their nerve.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
This year’s release is an eight-year-old unpeated whisky (the oldest to date from the distillery) that spent five years in bourbon barrels and then another three in cream casks (barrels seasoned with a blend of sweet and dry sherry).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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This episode is a showcase for Aleida’s unapologetic, highly skilled direct communications style.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Effective programs have shown a significant impact in building engineering pipelines, resulting in high numbers of full-time, highly skilled hires.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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From there, the fries are spiced with Shake Shack's hot pepper blend of hot pepper blend of cayenne, garlic, and paprika.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 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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Jenny Voisard, media and website manager for Friends of Big Bear Valley, a nonprofit that operates cameras trained on Jackie and Shadow, said her inbox is overloaded with complaints about AI content.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The scientists behind the model, which is now being evaluated in a clinical trial, trained it by feeding it CT scans from patients who had been screened for other medical conditions then were later diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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Right-hander Roki Sasaki strengthened his case Saturday with a quality start, despite some hiccups, as the Dodgers fell 3-2 to the Cardinals, extending their losing streak to four games.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Amtrak is considering allowing people to store guns in lockboxes on most of its trains, which critics say would weaken security measures that instead should be strengthened in light of the shooting at last weekend's White House Correspondents' Association dinner.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The proposal would burden doctors with giving parents a highly detailed consent statement to be prepared by boards of medicine and osteopathic medicine, and forbid health authorities to order vaccinations during outbreaks of familiar or new deadly diseases.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the hands of an experienced user, a midrange disc might even function well as the tee-off throw.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The measure allows retired educators to go back to the classroom while continuing to receive their pension benefits — a move aimed at addressing staffing needs and keeping experienced teachers in schools.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Potatoes flavored with leeks, shallot, white wine, and herby tarragon lend this springy soup a velvety texture.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many chefs and food writers describe it as a unique and deeply flavored ingredient.—
Mavra Javed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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Over its 36-year lifespan, it’s been adjusted six times with little opposition.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The first movie opened in June 2006 and would go on to earn over $326 million worldwide, not adjusted for inflation.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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