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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
Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Dehydrated buttermilk powder makes for a great addition to all sorts of savory seasoning and herb mixes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Curry can develop a musty tang, while celery seasonings may become more potent.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
The trick, her mother would say, is using equal parts rice and water and adding the seasoning before it’s cooked.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
With another six months of professional seasoning in Ligue 1, he should be fully primed for a real role at Chelsea next season.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Dehydrated buttermilk powder makes for a great addition to all sorts of savory seasoning and herb mixes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Curry can develop a musty tang, while celery seasonings may become more potent.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
The trick, her mother would say, is using equal parts rice and water and adding the seasoning before it’s cooked.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
Noun
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These zero-cal options get their flavor from an artificial non-nutritive sweetener called aspartame.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2025
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Dark chocolate, rich prune, and vanilla ice cream flavors intermingle with crunchy red berries and layers of furniture polish, leather, and walnut wood.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Margarine is made from oil, water, emulsifiers, and flavorings, and is designed to taste and bake similarly to butter.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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That’s why researchers are asking whether some of those chemicals, additives and flavorings are somehow harmful?—
Andrea Kane,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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This means not only strengthening technical defenses but also fostering a culture of security awareness at every level.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This dynamic fosters mutual respect and curiosity, strengthening the overall mentorship culture within the organization.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Bowles said Monday morning the Bucs remain focused on the task at hand, and that’s preparing for this week’s game against the Panthers at Raymond James Stadium while keeping an eye on the Sunday night game, in which the Falcons visit the Commanders.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Bulldogs also face questions at quarterback, with backup Gunner Stockton preparing to start as Carson Beck recovers from an elbow injury.—
Jayna Bardahl,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The wine exhibits blackberry, plum, and a hint of spice with a smooth, polished finish.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Turmeric Turmeric is a spice that contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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To protect hypervisors, organizations must invest in proper network segmentation, hardening programs and runtime security.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Our focus needs to shift from detecting every single threat to hardening our environments and assuming breaches will happen.—
Danny Jenkins,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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But two years ago, the Diamondbacks exploited the three wild card system, qualifying for the postseason with 84 wins and then going on a magical run to the Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The misperception here is the belief Congress is currently raising the age for qualifying for Social Security benefits, and that isn't the case.—
Suzanne Blake,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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The fried chicken chain is offering a new Dunk It Bucket, which includes two Original Recipe Tenders, one individual size of Secret Recipe Fries, five Mashed Potato Poppers, and your choice of three KFC sauces for $7.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The all-day menu fuses Mediterranean and Asian flavors, highlighting Malagasy ingredients (think giant trevally served with XO sauce).—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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