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verb

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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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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
Clemence considered a transfer after last season but ultimately decided to return for at least one more year as a Jayhawk. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025 Joey and Michael are causing more chaos on season 7 of Love After Lockup. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The whiskey was distilled in Indiana and stave-finished in Kentucky using medium-plus toasted French oak staves that were seasoned for 18-24 months. Chris Perugini, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Owner Maria Rodriguez takes the time to drain the chorizo and mix the crumbles while cooking the egg so the filling is evenly seasoned. Edmund Tijerina, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for season
Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
Noun
  • Talk about the purrfect way to start the day! Crush, a cat from Frederick Maryland, has an important job every morning when his baby sister Cora wakes up: Bedhead groomer!
    Kendall Malinchock, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Wilmore's total across three flights will stand at 464 days aloft.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, the vodka is artificially flavored to approximate it.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Ways to Enjoy Seaweed There are many ways to incorporate seaweed into your diet, such as: Use it to flavor broths and soups.
    Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • So many of us are conditioned since childhood to believe that prioritizing ourselves is selfish, which compels us to ignore our inner voice.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The deal with Airtel is conditioned on SpaceX receiving a license from the Indian government to operate Starlink, which seems likely.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • These challenges form a connected ecosystem where strategic infrastructure investments drive economic growth, generating revenue for essential services while strengthening community bonds.
    Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In addition to rosemary oil, this formula also contains plant proteins that strengthen the hair (leading to less breakage—something that can make your hair appear thinner) and hydrating ceramides.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Starliner saga: As Starliner astronauts prepare for return, look back at the mission's biggest moments What time will Starliner, Crew-9 astronauts splash down?
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
  • White Castle took many pains to be productive, like making its burgers square to maximize the number of burgers that could fit on a grill, and limiting its menu to only a few items, which streamlined the process of preparing, cooking and serving food.
    Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The only stop on the PGA Tour with more come-from-behind winners in that span is the Farmers Insurance Open, with 18.
    Justin Ray, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The Panthers have three shutouts in that span and have held opponents to two goals or fewer in seven of nine games.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The playfulness kicks in when George and Kathryn invite the other suspects over for a dinner spiced with garlic and truth serum.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Vibe By California Edible Aphrodisiacs: Cooking Up Romance with Cannabis Why not spice up your culinary adventures by combining cannabis with traditional aphrodisiac ingredients?
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Fourth quarter prices fall, rates rise Home list prices fell slightly (-4%) in the fourth quarter, after adjusting for inflation.
    Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The smaller stores are one aspect of CVS’ turnaround plans, which have also included more than 1,000 store closures and thousands of layoffs, as the chain looks to adjust in an industry currently undergoing an upheaval.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025

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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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