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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
Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 May 2025
Indiana has been one of the better teams in the NBA at home during the second half of the season, putting even more pressure on the Cavaliers.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 20 May 2025
In 1847, after two years had passed without word from the expedition, Jane and seasoned Arctic explorers like the Rosses urged the Admiralty to send out a search party.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Noun
A lot happened in seasons 1 and 2, so let Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, and Gavin Casalegno refresh your memory.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 May 2025
Indiana has been one of the better teams in the NBA at home during the second half of the season, putting even more pressure on the Cavaliers.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Verb
When Verstappen pulled off that move, seasoned F1 staff in our live blog left their seats.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 20 May 2025
In 1847, after two years had passed without word from the expedition, Jane and seasoned Arctic explorers like the Rosses urged the Admiralty to send out a search party.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
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Looking ahead in the final days South Korea’s election law bans the release of public poll results during the six days leading up to an election.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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The court also ordered the Trump administration to remove the tariffs within 10 days, including a 25% tariff on certain goods from Canada and Mexico.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
Verb
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For the record, Raja refuses to buy the stale debate, sometimes raised by pizza fanatics, that South Florida water can’t flavor the crust like New York water can.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Kim wasn’t referring to the top of a shaker for a condiment used to flavor food.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
16 May 2025
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Many of them conditioned their support for the package on lifting or raising the cap on these deductions.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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The gist is that he has been conditioned to act that way around other men and doesn’t have the tools or self-awareness to figure out how to quit.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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Establish security standards and procedures while participating in building and strengthening cybersecurity teams.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Renee advises strengthening organizations by defining behavioral standards and ensuring policies reinforce a culture of respect.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Several media outlets reported earlier this month that the Trump administration was preparing releasing the full audio.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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This is when everything used for the production is broken back down and prepared to be returned or stored.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Miles McBride scored seven points in 71 seconds, and the Pacers didn’t get a shot on the rim in that span.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Cornell is seeking its first championship since 1977, with five runner-up performances over that span, including a trip to the final in 2022.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Some people spice it up with shoe charms and even laces, so the possibilities for personalization are endless.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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They’re clad in gorgeous native wood, decorated with natural fibers such as dende palm straw, and spiced up with vivid green cushions on the terrace chairs.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The focus is on teaching and learning with a new playbook and minute but important details such as adjusting his footwork when receiving the snap.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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