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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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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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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 seasoned
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Alex Killorn’s breakout on the scoresheet with three points and Jacob Trouba’s goal gave them more tangible contributions from seasoned vets this time around, though both Trouba and Killorn had turnovers at the defensive blue line that led to goals as well.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Almost every week there are VHS swaps across the city, where collectors and vendors, who connect on social media apps like Instagram, come together to offer tapes to both seasoned and curious onlookers.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Some of the staff feel very green but eager, while others hail from more seasoned Four Seasons properties near and far.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Every seasoned gardener knows the particular satisfaction of coaxing beauty from unlikely places — a stubborn perennial that finally blooms, a shaded corner that transforms with the right groundcover.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Rajas with Corn Tacos Rajas is a classic Mexican taco filling made of charred poblano peppers steeped in seasoned cream.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Sweet corn, tomatoes, and avocado add a lightness to the juicy, seasoned meat.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Frozen puff pastry and a rotisserie chicken speed your way to this delicious pot pie filled with fresh veggies and seasoned with dill and Dijon.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Investors, by now somewhat seasoned in the art of looking past the headlines, held their nerve.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
This year’s release is an eight-year-old unpeated whisky (the oldest to date from the distillery) that spent five years in bourbon barrels and then another three in cream casks (barrels seasoned with a blend of sweet and dry sherry).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Murphy is a bit more seasoned, with 10 children, of whom Eric Murphy is the eldest.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
This version gets seasoned with chipotle pepper and a homemade ranch, then wrapped in cassava tortillas with crisp romaine.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Complimentary blankets aren’t always available—or appealing, for that matter—making this a mistake that seasoned travelers learn to plan around.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
It's perfectly seasoned by the garlic, chicken bullion, cilantro and peppers.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Starting in April 2025 at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center, Khare trained closely with David Kilgore, a seasoned ultrarunner who was also gearing up to take on The Great World Race for the third time.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Alex Killorn’s breakout on the scoresheet with three points and Jacob Trouba’s goal gave them more tangible contributions from seasoned vets this time around, though both Trouba and Killorn had turnovers at the defensive blue line that led to goals as well.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Almost every week there are VHS swaps across the city, where collectors and vendors, who connect on social media apps like Instagram, come together to offer tapes to both seasoned and curious onlookers.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Some of the staff feel very green but eager, while others hail from more seasoned Four Seasons properties near and far.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Every seasoned gardener knows the particular satisfaction of coaxing beauty from unlikely places — a stubborn perennial that finally blooms, a shaded corner that transforms with the right groundcover.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Rajas with Corn Tacos Rajas is a classic Mexican taco filling made of charred poblano peppers steeped in seasoned cream.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Sweet corn, tomatoes, and avocado add a lightness to the juicy, seasoned meat.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Terps have seasoned pass rushers in Sidney Stewart and Zahir Mathis, but don’t dismiss the possibility of Elee being on the field at the same time with both.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Frozen puff pastry and a rotisserie chicken speed your way to this delicious pot pie filled with fresh veggies and seasoned with dill and Dijon.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Investors, by now somewhat seasoned in the art of looking past the headlines, held their nerve.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
This year’s release is an eight-year-old unpeated whisky (the oldest to date from the distillery) that spent five years in bourbon barrels and then another three in cream casks (barrels seasoned with a blend of sweet and dry sherry).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Murphy is a bit more seasoned, with 10 children, of whom Eric Murphy is the eldest.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
This version gets seasoned with chipotle pepper and a homemade ranch, then wrapped in cassava tortillas with crisp romaine.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Complimentary blankets aren’t always available—or appealing, for that matter—making this a mistake that seasoned travelers learn to plan around.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
It's perfectly seasoned by the garlic, chicken bullion, cilantro and peppers.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoned
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This episode is a showcase for Aleida’s unapologetic, highly skilled direct communications style.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Effective programs have shown a significant impact in building engineering pipelines, resulting in high numbers of full-time, highly skilled hires.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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From there, the fries are spiced with Shake Shack's hot pepper blend of hot pepper blend of cayenne, garlic, and paprika.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hamilton described his version as landing somewhere between Senegalese and Ghanaian, cooked in a slurry of roasted red peppers, tomatoes and onions, delicately spiced and with a whisper of smoke.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Jenny Voisard, media and website manager for Friends of Big Bear Valley, a nonprofit that operates cameras trained on Jackie and Shadow, said her inbox is overloaded with complaints about AI content.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The scientists behind the model, which is now being evaluated in a clinical trial, trained it by feeding it CT scans from patients who had been screened for other medical conditions then were later diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the latest edition of the MLB World Tour strengthened the perception of binational ties, coming in a stadium named after a Padres minority owner with a significant stake.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The gangland drama is deeper and darker than the domestic one, strengthened by the unexpected portrayal of the Russian toughs as bumbling in their own way.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The proposal would burden doctors with giving parents a highly detailed consent statement to be prepared by boards of medicine and osteopathic medicine, and forbid health authorities to order vaccinations during outbreaks of familiar or new deadly diseases.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Beyond matters of logistics, companies also take an interest in human infrastructure; that is to say, the availability of a skilled and experienced workforce.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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That means for Game 6, the pressure is squarely on the shoulders of the much younger, much less experienced Philadelphia Flyers.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Potatoes flavored with leeks, shallot, white wine, and herby tarragon lend this springy soup a velvety texture.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many chefs and food writers describe it as a unique and deeply flavored ingredient.—
Mavra Javed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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The film came in nearly $30 million ahead of projections and its domestic haul sets a new record for the biggest opening ever for a biographical film, surpassing Oppenheimer’s $80 million debut (not adjusted for inflation).—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Though again, this data has not been adjusted for regional differences in cost of living.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Seasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoned. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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