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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
Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 13 Feb. 2025
Last year, Siete Family Foods, the corn-free chip maker that expanded into seasonings and hot sauce, was acquired by PepsiCo for $1.2 billion, or more than four times sales.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Scrape the dressing into a serving bowl, add the cheese and taste for seasoning, adding a little salt if desired.
—Georgeanne Brennan, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Expect items such as guacamole, breads, bubble tea, pickles, seafood, coffee, seasonings, soups, teas, honey, waffles, cheeses and smoothies.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Rossdale narrates his actions, giving explanations and tips, demonstrating an expert understanding of flavors, seasonings and techniques.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 13 Feb. 2025
Last year, Siete Family Foods, the corn-free chip maker that expanded into seasonings and hot sauce, was acquired by PepsiCo for $1.2 billion, or more than four times sales.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Scrape the dressing into a serving bowl, add the cheese and taste for seasoning, adding a little salt if desired.
—Georgeanne Brennan, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Expect items such as guacamole, breads, bubble tea, pickles, seafood, coffee, seasonings, soups, teas, honey, waffles, cheeses and smoothies.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
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Emily’s Red Beans And Rice This recipe, from Emily Shaya, is made with bacon and a ham hock for extra flavor.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Consumers are looking for bigger, bolder, and more complex flavors, and brands are paying attention.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
6 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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices, stir, and bring to a boil.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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Using yuzu, a highly aromatic citrus fruit sourced from Kagoshima, Japan, as its foundation, the gin bursts with mandarin, grapefruit and spice flavors.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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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 experimentation led itself naturally to sushi paired with cream cheese, or mayonnaise, or other types of cream sauces—a departure from the subtle flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine.—
Tim Mak,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
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Here’s our ranking Taste-Off: The best (and worst) pre- and probiotic sodas in local markets While the smoke note is welcome, these chewy shreds taste old, and the sauce is unpleasantly pasty.—
Jolene Thym,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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