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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
Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Other recipes that recommend using yellow or sweet onions or even shallots, or a mixture of onions, call for a lighter, golden-brown caramelization or use white wine or cognac as the alcohol, as well as other seasonings.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
West Africa includes the countries of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and Liberia, among 13 others, so the food’s seasoning is steeped in multiple traditions.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
Students would also study flavor development, in which the Neales created a seasoning decoder that breaks down 400 different rubs into various flavor profiles.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Using different mixes of seasonings can also serve to reduce our reliance on sodium.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Other recipes that recommend using yellow or sweet onions or even shallots, or a mixture of onions, call for a lighter, golden-brown caramelization or use white wine or cognac as the alcohol, as well as other seasonings.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
West Africa includes the countries of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and Liberia, among 13 others, so the food’s seasoning is steeped in multiple traditions.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
Students would also study flavor development, in which the Neales created a seasoning decoder that breaks down 400 different rubs into various flavor profiles.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
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Next to the garden, there is a recreational area with its sand playground and an ice cream cart, serving flavors including lavender honey, figs, peach basil, as well as olive oil and lemon sorbet.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to the official tasting notes, there are flavors of red fruit, cola, vanilla, and barrel spice on the palate, with a warm, lingering finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Push the button and voila – exactly the right flavorings are sprinkled down into your recipe.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2025
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Chewing gums are made from a rubber base, sweetener, flavorings, and other ingredients.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Begin by heavily investing in prevention, focusing on strengthening defenses through firewalls, encryption, access controls and employee training.—
Kevin Lynch,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This means not only strengthening technical defenses but also fostering a culture of security awareness at every level.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Special artist is also preparing to take on her first lead movie role as she was recently cast as gospel star Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who was one of the first to appeal to rock ‘n’ roll and R&B audiences, in Amazon MGM Studios’ Rosetta.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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As the case was preparing to go to trial, in May 2004, the parties settled.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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This solid version is similarly lush, infusing a base of rose wax with the signature floral bouquet—think lily, iris, peony, and tons of slightly spice rose—along with vanilla and Tonka bean.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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There's an undercurrent of floral honeysuckle and a whisper of cardamom spice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Begin hardening off the tomato seedlings a couple of weeks before the frost date in your geographical region.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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That statistic should serve as a wake-up call for any organization still focused on hardening its networks while neglecting the individuals who interact with them.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But two years ago, the Diamondbacks exploited the three wild card system, qualifying for the postseason with 84 wins and then going on a magical run to the Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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His prior attempts at qualifying for Xfinity Series races, though only achieving a best finish of 28th at Pocono Raceway, have set the stage for this opportunity.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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Top-tier speciality ingredients: Essential spice mixes, condiments, sauces, and more—all Bon Appétit–approved.—
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Now a 900-location behemoth, Graves still insists on keeping the menu limited to just chicken fingers, a handful of sides, a single sauce and no dessert.—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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