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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
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
One popular theory holds that fried chicken was brought to the U.S. by Scottish immigrants; enslaved people, and later free Black cooks, perfected the seasoning and preparation of the dish.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 May 2025
Made with tender cuts of reindeer meat, potatoes, and carrots, bidos is a simple dish that relies on the quality of its ingredients rather than elaborate seasoning.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Don’t be shy about adding extra seasonings or sauces.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Whether homemade or store-bought, salsa is a flavorful mix of tomatoes, onions, peppers, and various seasonings.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
One popular theory holds that fried chicken was brought to the U.S. by Scottish immigrants; enslaved people, and later free Black cooks, perfected the seasoning and preparation of the dish.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 May 2025
Made with tender cuts of reindeer meat, potatoes, and carrots, bidos is a simple dish that relies on the quality of its ingredients rather than elaborate seasoning.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Don’t be shy about adding extra seasonings or sauces.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
Noun
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Onions in the ground beef mixture incorporate moisture and caramelize nicely while searing for extra flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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These dishes are carefully crafted to ensure that the cannabis element complements the flavors of the food without overwhelming the experience.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
Noun
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In recent years, the tequila world has been rocked by debates over additives—glycerin, sweeteners, and artificial flavorings used to mask poor quality or speed up production.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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But most commercial ginger ale beverages do not contain any actual ginger, just artificial flavorings.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Our focus will be on strengthening our economy and making life more affordable for families across the state.—
Derek Slap,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2025
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Begin by heavily investing in prevention, focusing on strengthening defenses through firewalls, encryption, access controls and employee training.—
Kevin Lynch,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Special artist is also preparing to take on her first lead movie role as she was recently cast as gospel star Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who was one of the first to appeal to rock ‘n’ roll and R&B audiences, in Amazon MGM Studios’ Rosetta.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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As the case was preparing to go to trial, in May 2004, the parties settled.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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A little spice would certainly have been nice here.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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The palate is sweet, smooth, and creamy, highlighting additional notes of caramel, vanilla, and spice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Begin hardening off the tomato seedlings a couple of weeks before the frost date in your geographical region.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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That statistic should serve as a wake-up call for any organization still focused on hardening its networks while neglecting the individuals who interact with them.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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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His prior attempts at qualifying for Xfinity Series races, though only achieving a best finish of 28th at Pocono Raceway, have set the stage for this opportunity.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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Mains hover between €30 and €40; a highlight is the roast chicken, which might come with a cream sauce and morels in winter or oyster mushrooms dressed in persillade (an herby garlic and parsley oil) in summer.—
Eleanor Aldridge,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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The bouillabaisse here is not so much a meal as a procession of broth, toast, sauces and fish (65 euros per person).—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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