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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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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
As tends to be the case with these vehicles, it was also piloted by some of Ferrari’s finest drivers that season, including Peter Collins, Wolfgang von Trips and Luigi Musso, during that most successful of seasons. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 The new season is getting very strong reviews, and currently sits at 93 percent freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
Well, the choral AI still has that kind of not-quite-there-yet quality, as if it’s been lightly seasoned with an obvious artificial flavoring . . . Oskar Oprey, Artforum, 28 Jan. 2025 But at the same time, the season was sneakily setting up a smarter, scarier threat to deal with next time, a White House–level threat akin to season one’s Vice-President Redfield. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for season
Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The company is strengthening its structure with a growing team in Austria and Germany to support its growing production slate while remaining compact and dynamic to meet the needs of each project, according to Schubert.
    Ed Meza, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • His selection as chairman was seen as key to propelling the military from two decades of war in the Middle East to a focus on preparing for and deterring potential conflict with China.
    Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The city can expect to receive about $1.3 million annually in tax revenue from three operating retail sales licenses, according to a staff report prepared for Wednesday’s meeting, and would receive more from a fourth license.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • There might be a fix to spice things up in the bedroom.
    Madalyn Hoerr, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The Bills’ scouting department and coaching staff will adjust, but any single opponent is a moving target.
    Tim Graham, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
  • However, like most nail trends, the colors of the American Manicure can always be adjusted.
    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 14 Feb. 2025

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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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