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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
Rob Reischel, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Urban is not a stranger to music competitions, having served as a judge on American Idol for its last four seasons on Fox in the 2010s.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Taste the soup before seasoning it well with salt and pepper.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Packers went 0-6 against NFC powers Philadelphia, Detroit and Minnesota last season.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Urban is not a stranger to music competitions, having served as a judge on American Idol for its last four seasons on Fox in the 2010s.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Chickpea-Chicken Salad With Green Harissa Dressing Image In this filling salad, chickpeas are seasoned with a blend of cumin, sweet paprika and chile powder that’s found in a Moroccan street food snack.
—Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Taste the soup before seasoning it well with salt and pepper.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
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The world's tallest and second-fastest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, has reached its final days, as demolition crews prepare to implode the iconic ride that has towered over Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly 20 years.—
Mike Davis,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Schafer was aware of the executive order Donald Trump signed on his first day in office declaring that state agencies only recognize male and female genders as assigned at birth.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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Turin is also the birthplace of vermouth, a fortified wine flavored with aromatic herbs that’s used in cocktails like the Negroni and the martini, which can be sipped at bars around town.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, a steaming bowl of rich, fragrant black arashi ramen (18.95 dollars), flavored with black sesame, will warm every part of your body.—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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However, researchers from UH discovered a fungus from Hawai‘i’s nearshore environment that may have the ability to break down plastics, and to top it off, they may be conditioned to do it faster.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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This blend of soothing cica extract and conditioning eucalyptus and rosemary oils leaves skin with a bouncy, silky-smooth texture while instantly breaking down your toughest full-coverage makeup.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
12 Feb. 2025
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Adopting inclusive and diverse solutions in AI fosters innovation and helps organizations strengthen their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The powder's keratin fibers attach to your hair to help build and strengthen strands, lending a look of fullness and volume, especially when used over time.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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The world's tallest and second-fastest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, has reached its final days, as demolition crews prepare to implode the iconic ride that has towered over Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly 20 years.—
Mike Davis,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Just prepare for some pretty large gaps along the way. February 21, 2025: Over a year after their four-month fling ended, Tom Brady and Irina Shayk are reportedly back on.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
22 Feb. 2025
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Since the Miller trade, the Canucks have won just 46.6 percent of draws, 24th in the NHL in that span.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Bears are more than 14 years removed from their last playoff victory and have enjoyed only one winning season in that span.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Regarding the long breaks in between and during each game, which drew criticism from some of the players, Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving praised the NBA’s attempt to spice up the game.—
Homero De la Fuente,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Even hot wings can't stop Lady Gaga from spicing things up in couture!—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Continuous risk monitoring evaluates each user’s risk level from their first interaction, dynamically adjusting verification measures as behavior evolves.—
Tamas Kadar,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article After moving from Texas and transferring to Joliet Catholic, Maddux and Vince Tindal have had to adjust to a new level of competition.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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