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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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Toss them with seasoning and cook in an air fryer for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Feel free to keep things simple by seasoning with a sprinkle of kosher salt, or go all out with one of these spice blends.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Think of tone as the seasoning on a meal, not the main course.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Toss them with seasoning and cook in an air fryer for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Pepperoni Duo flavor features a combination of classic pepperoni and cup n' crisp, layered with mozzarella, sweet marinara, and finished with a cheese blend seasoning.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Feel free to keep things simple by seasoning with a sprinkle of kosher salt, or go all out with one of these spice blends.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
Noun
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By charring scallions and searing steak in the same skillet, every bite builds layers of savory, smoky flavor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Almost any bitters can work, but Barton notes that lighter, fruit-forward flavors—like cherry, orange, or chocolate—tend to complement coffee best, while overly smoky or savory bitters can overwhelm it.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes artificial ingredients are used to give drinks an attractive appearance, texture, or color, or added for flavoring, or as a preservative to help prevent spoiling.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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New additives like preservatives, flavorings and vitamins were infused into them, and they were packaged in novel ways to withstand hard helicopter drops, wet beach landings and days at the bottom of rucksacks.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Leavy’s suggestions for spicing up baseball reflect the essence of spitballing—a pastime within a pastime.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Expected Tile Applications While tried-and-true materials like subway tile are a classic for a reason, spicing them up by playing with size and layout can lend a fresh look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Leave it in for at least half an hour or overnight, shampooing it out and conditioning afterward.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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This step is important to remove all gunk and stuck-on food before moving on to conditioning and shining the surface, according to Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Sherman Phoenix board of directors has committed to strengthening leadership and accountability.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Office of Special Education is tasked with supporting and monitoring state compliance and strengthening special education services covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).—
K. Ward Cummings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Spirit Halloween employees start preparing to launch stores in the summer, said Marisa Simonson, a spokesperson for the company, in an email.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ivorians are preparing to vote in presidential elections on Saturday amid rising tensions over the exclusion of opposition candidates and a government crackdown on dissent that has led to the arrest of more than 200 protesters this month.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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This week, the dramatic collapse of plans for Barcelona to play a La Liga game against Villarreal in Miami — first reported by The Athletic — added extra spice to the compelling and captivating Clasico.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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In our last installment, Millan shared his step-by-step approach to potty training your puppy.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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When Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay heard that Ferguson was training with Paulsen before the 2025 draft, his ears perked up.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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