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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
Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Vaquero Bandido honors those traditions by leaving the product as natural as possible, with no juices to bulk it up, and an ingredients list showcasing nothing but beef and seasoning.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The Lowcountry Boil — with crab legs, corn, and shrimp and lots of Old Bay seasoning — is worth the price, too.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Dill pickle tater tots: Dusted with dill pickle seasoning and served with ranch, these spud nuggets are mostly just tots with a hint of dill.
—Andrew King, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Our Cast-Iron Skillet Burger is no exception, with the skillet building a wonderful level of seasoning that's hard to replicate.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Vaquero Bandido honors those traditions by leaving the product as natural as possible, with no juices to bulk it up, and an ingredients list showcasing nothing but beef and seasoning.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The Lowcountry Boil — with crab legs, corn, and shrimp and lots of Old Bay seasoning — is worth the price, too.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Dill pickle tater tots: Dusted with dill pickle seasoning and served with ranch, these spud nuggets are mostly just tots with a hint of dill.
—Andrew King, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
Noun
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The students break up into groups of jobs including copywriting, flavor specialists, chefs, event organizers and promotions.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ngo said the team aimed to appeal to downtown lunch and late-evening crowd with a streamlined menu focused on flavor.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dairy Queen: Mint Oreo Blizzard Dairy Queen is celebrating the holiday with the return of its Mint Oreo Blizzard, which features vanilla soft serve blended with Oreo pieces and mint flavoring.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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But as the industry has modernized, peat burning in whisky manufacturing has become less a story of adapting to resource limitations and more one of tradition and distinctive flavoring.—
Toby Ann Halamka,
JSTOR Daily,
6 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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Featuring bright, citrusy flavors and rich spices, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable meal.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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They’re marinated in a flavorful mix of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic spices like oregano, marjoram, and smoked paprika.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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 all-day menu fuses Mediterranean and Asian flavors, highlighting Malagasy ingredients (think giant trevally served with XO sauce).—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
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The fried chicken chain is offering a new Dunk It Bucket, which includes two Original Recipe Tenders, one individual size of Secret Recipe Fries, five Mashed Potato Poppers, and your choice of three KFC sauces for $7.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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