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as in to condition
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 to strengthen
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 to prepare
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 season
Lewis Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Every new wildfire season brings the risk that the ongoing crisis in the California property insurance market might worsen unless action is taken to encourage insurers to write more policies in risky neighborhoods.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Professional scientists, seasoned hobbyists and astronomical newbies turned their eyes skyward, united by the awe of staring at the cosmos.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
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Now that gift-giving season is over, gift-returning season is in full swing.
—Lewis Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Every new wildfire season brings the risk that the ongoing crisis in the California property insurance market might worsen unless action is taken to encourage insurers to write more policies in risky neighborhoods.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The chef then lightly seasons the baby back ribs, just a sprinkling, and puts the meat in the smoker for about 3 and a half hours, sometimes more.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Professional scientists, seasoned hobbyists and astronomical newbies turned their eyes skyward, united by the awe of staring at the cosmos.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
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Powered by pink clay and charcoal, Amika Reset Pink Charcoal Scalp Cleansing Oil gently absorbs impurities while soothing with a refreshing menthol tingle that takes wash day to luxurious new heights.Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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During several days of intense fighting, Japanese forces were decimated, and about 1,000 U.S. Marines and sailors were killed.Stephen Smith, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Often used to flavor Middle Eastern soups and stews, they’re smokier and tangier than the Persian limes widely available in produce aisles and have a distinctive grey-black exterior.Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
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Choose among dishes like vegetable biryani, paneer butter masala, and methi matar malai, a creamy curry flavored with sweet green peas and earthy fenugreek leaves.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
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The formula is infused with conditioning white tea extract to keep lashes soft and fluttery, even beneath its budge-proof pigment.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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This is playing with fire while conditioning your hair with gasoline.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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This sulfate-free formula gently cleanses without stripping moisture, infusing your strands with reparative antioxidants, amino acids, and fatty acids to strengthen and smooth.Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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Consistent, thoughtful content that highlights expertise and builds trust can enhance an executive's reputation and strengthen their connection with customers, investors and employees.Chad Angle, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Geopolitically, Asian governments, firms, and especially markets should prepare to face a whirlwind of strategic turbulence.Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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For dinner that night, Bhakti Bai had prepared Dev’s favorites.Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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Popular on Variety Over the span of four decades, Delpy has earned recognition as both a celebrated actor and a talented director and writer.Jamie Lang, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Pacers are 6-2 since that loss to the Hornets, and their defense is top-20 in that span.Tony East, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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As temperatures took a dive, everyone reached for warm, earthy hues from chocolate brown to burgundy, and so too did leopard print re-enter the spotlight as everyone's go-to way to spice up a monochromatic look.Rosana Lai, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
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Lovers of eggnog will fall for its creaminess, warmth, and spice thanks to fresh nutmeg.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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By understanding where delays usually occurred, the AI agent recommended things like: adjusting timelines and redistributing tasks more effectively.Alex Circei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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With meteorologists predicting up to 2 inches of snow in the Charlotte area, plus threats of sleet, ice and freezing rain on Friday and Saturday, some restaurants, entertainment venues and other small businesses are closing, adjusting hours and postponing or canceling events.CharlotteFive staff, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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