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noun

Definition of seasonnext
as in day

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season

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verb

1
as in to flavor
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored the chef seasoned the vegetables as soon as they came out of the oven

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2
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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3
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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4
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
Noun
Johnson, who was eligible for the 2025 WNBA Draft, chose instead to stay in college, making her potential transfer even more significant as teams look to build strong rosters for the upcoming season. — Oumou Fofana, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025 This shorter run is a deliberate pacing decision as the creators plan to split the events of The Last of Us Part II game across multiple seasons. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
It was also used to season foods, mixed into drinks, combined with medicines, and given as a gift. — Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 28 Mar. 2025 These lamb chops are generously seasoned with black pepper and a hint of cumin, which lends some subtle warming spice. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for season
Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
  1. day
  2. flavor
  3. condition
  4. strengthen
  5. span
  6. spice
  7. harden
  8. qualify
Noun
  • The new board will be responsible for the day to day management of Apex and will be key in setting the company’s agenda for future and long term growth.
    — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Later in the day, the Toyota Prius Kolomoeits is suspected of using in the kidnapping was seen crossing the border into Mexico at San Ysidro.
    — Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of day
Verb
  • Flowering stems with their leaves are used to flavor May wine—a traditional German beverage.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Murg Malai Kebab: chicken kebab with a creamy yogurt sauce flavored with aromatic spices.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of flavor
Verb
  • For the past decade, technology companies have conditioned buyers to make purchasing expensive gadgets an annual affair through services such as Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program.
    — Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Beyond performing the majority of domestic tasks, women are conditioned to take on the additional burden of coordinating the household — tasks that are almost always invisible, but exceptionally crucial to the smooth functioning of the family.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of condition
Verb
  • To strengthen cultural ties between France and the U.S. by promoting the work of a young contemporary composer, Pisar initiated the Pisar Prize, a collaboration between Juilliard and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The United States is leading separate peace talks with Kyiv and Moscow as Ukrainian and Russian forces seek to strengthen their respective hands through territorial gains.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of strengthen
Noun
  • In addition to its radio airplay, the song earned 9.7 million official U.S. streams and sold 3,000 downloads in that span.
    — Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Dylan Holloway, Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas have been three of the NHL’s top scorers in that span, helping propel St. Louis to a heady 4.1 goals per game.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of span
Verb
  • Geri Halliwell is teasing a Spice Girls reunion that could spice up your life.
    — Marina Watts, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The setup is a mush of old standbys (the comedy of rich fools, the horror of other people) spiced up with myth, headline news and cinematic allusions.
    — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of spice
Verb
  • It’s not hardened against attack the way some other secure browsers are.
    — PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Capital Economics cited a drop in consumer travel demand and fewer tourist visits, especially from Canada, where sentiment has hardened toward the United States because of the trade war.
    — Paul Davidson, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of harden
Verb
  • Furthermore, what determines the criteria for ‘Britishness,’ which organizations would qualify for funding, why would a fund be better placed to determine what audiences want to watch, which individuals would be expected to allocate funding, how would the funding be spent?
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • White is among the top 100 snooker players in the world (No. 93 on the list), and is hoping to qualify in the World Snooker Championship.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of qualify

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