seasoned 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of seasonednext
as in skilled

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seasoned

2 of 2

verb

past tense of season
1
as in spiced
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 trained
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 strengthened
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 prepared
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 Synonyms for seasoned
  1. skilled
  2. strengthened
  3. prepared
  4. experienced
  5. flavored
  6. adjusted
  7. hardened
  8. equipped
Adjective
  • This could exacerbate inequalities in the job market by increasing demand for highly skilled workers while marginalizing others.
    Adrian Stelmach, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Trump has already shown a willingness to break with his grassroots supporters and side with Musk and tech companies over visas for skilled workers.
    Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of skilled
Verb
  • The first direct link between alcohol use and cancer was first established in the late 1980s, and evidence for this link has strengthened over time, according to the report.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Henry strengthened a strength, but where this offense has made its biggest strides is in the passing game.
    Tim Graham, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of strengthened
Verb
  • The Scotland youth international has several admirers in Europe prepared to provide a first-team pathway and a wage of more than £20,000 a week.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Third-party experts are well-equipped to build comprehensive talent agendas, and addressing this proactively allows investors to be prepared for the challenges ahead.
    Dan Hawkins, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of prepared
Adjective
  • Lopez hired experienced prospectors from Mexico to bring up more gold.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Yet the events of this week demonstrate the limits of those efforts, raising uncomfortable questions about whether any part of the United States — even the wealthiest, best prepared and most experienced — can truly adapt to wildfires made worse by a hotter climate.
    Christopher Flavelle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of experienced
Verb
  • Choose among dishes like vegetable biryani, paneer butter masala, and methi matar malai, a creamy curry flavored with sweet green peas and earthy fenugreek leaves.
    Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Chew sugarless gum with xylitol (a sweetener that may prevent cavities), or suck on candy flavored with citrus, cinnamon, or mint to stimulate saliva flow.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of flavored
Verb
  • In California, lottery prizes are adjusted based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
    Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Connecticut hasn’t broadly adjusted Medicaid rates for doctors who treat low-income patients since 2008.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of adjusted
Verb
  • The war has hardened Putin’s resolve and narrowed his options.
    Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Interestingly, the satellites won’t be hardened against radiation.
    John Koetsier, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of hardened
Verb
  • Even people’s Ring doorbells, equipped to alert users with messages from other Ring users, began to ping out drone sightings.
    Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Playing cards and jokers can be equipped with enhancements that will increase your score.
    Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of equipped
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