season 1 of 2

noun

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as in day

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season

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verb

1
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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2
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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3
as in to strengthen
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 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
There’s a prevailing sentiment among critics right now that the second season of Adults has been a significant improvement on season one. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Ahead, shop the best red sneakers to add character to your new-season ensembles. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
That means some schools are likely to benefit from being able to field seasoned, NFL-level players and other athletes of that caliber, while competing schools won’t have that opportunity. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Hello to new players, and welcome back to returning predictors as The Athletic launches season two of our weekly Premier League Predictions series. — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for season
Recent Examples of Synonyms for season
  1. day
  2. flavor
  3. condition
  4. strengthen
  5. prepare
  6. span
  7. spice
  8. adjust
Noun
  • Instead of prioritizing style alone, consider a supportive walking sneaker designed for long days on your feet.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That is just the day before the campaign gets underway, with London City Lionesses hosting Manchester United in the season opener on Friday at 7pm BST.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of day
Verb
  • Agave, corn, and jamaica (hibiscus) flavor the house coffees, teas, and other drinks, nodding to heritage flavors.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The corn relish is flavored with lime juice and jalapenos for an ideal kick.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of flavor
Verb
  • The return of service is conditioned on the reopening of Caracas’ main airport, American spokesperson Cameryn Junck said.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Both formulas pair moisture-drawing glycerin with pea peptide and a trio of ceramides to condition and reinforce dry, stressed hair.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of condition
Verb
  • While Liang’s ties with the government have strengthened, his tech bets appear to be a convergence with Beijing’s priorities rather than state-directed, Wang noted.
    — Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • When applied to the scalp, certain peptides can send signals that promote follicle function, extend the growth phase of the hair cycle, and strengthen the tissue surrounding the follicle.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of strengthen
Verb
  • The e-commerce giant is preparing to launch its Prime Air service in Tracy as part of a broader expansion effort that will bring delivery drones to 500 cities and towns by the end of the year.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the dozens missing in its environs were foreign nationals, chiefly Indian or Indian-origin pilgrims who were returning from, or preparing to make, the journey further into Tibet to Mount Kailash, a holy site for Hindus and Buddhists.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of prepare
Noun
  • Position players would have to stay on the IL for at least one full Monday-to-Monday span, with pitchers spanning two of those stretches.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Within a span of four months in Fort Worth last year, Watkins and Snellings were killed in similarly brutal attacks in the Near Southside and Historic Southside sections of the city.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of span
Verb
  • More recently, the changes have been to spice up an already successful formula.
    — William Earl, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Starbucks describes the flavor as nutty, brown-buttery and warmly spiced.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of spice
Verb
  • As serotonin remains active longer, the brain adjusts by desensitizing some receptors.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Teams cross multiple time zones, adjust practice and sleep schedules and play at a neutral site far from their normal routines.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/season. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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