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Recent Examples of candy
David Morgan
july 11, CBS News, 11 July 2025
Health inspectors shut down the drugstore after finding packages of Blow Pop candy and elote trail mix on a retail shelf with rodent gnaw marks.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated July 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
The Crying Tiger Seared Tuna features avocado salad and pickled gooseberries, while the Walnut Shrimp balances candied walnuts and walnut aioli with radish.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Verb
For more info: CBS News GAMES: Candy Land, the game that still hits a sweet spot
For the last 75 years, generations have taken turns weaving through a rainbow road, surrounded by all things candy.
—David Morgan
july 11, CBS News, 11 July 2025
Health inspectors shut down the drugstore after finding packages of Blow Pop candy and elote trail mix on a retail shelf with rodent gnaw marks.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated July 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
Its black-fruit and violet aromas, flavors of purple plum, cassis, and candied violet, and gorgeous polished tannins make for a beautiful pour.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
The Crying Tiger Seared Tuna features avocado salad and pickled gooseberries, while the Walnut Shrimp balances candied walnuts and walnut aioli with radish.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candy
Verb
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The programs agreed late last year to move to Kansas City in a deal that sweetened the financial pot for the Bearcats.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The fast-food chain is sweetening the deal this week to get one additional free medium order with a $1 minimum purchase in the app through Sunday, July 13.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The company spans industries from pet care and veterinary services to chocolate and food products.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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There are 25 grams of protein per serving, and the flavors go beyond the standard vanilla and chocolate (think banana cream, toasted coconut, and cookies and cream).—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Whether your patio could use sprucing or your living room needs reinvigorating, doing home makeovers on a budget is tough.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Today’s Amazon deals are all about sprucing things up: your desktop setup, your tablet experience, and your audio at home or the beach.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The most important elements of a tea ceremony are the interactions between the host serving the tea and the recipient, as well as the tea utensils, including the chawan (tea bowl) and the sweet wagashi (Japanese confections) served with matcha.—
Yukari Sakamoto,
AFAR Media,
12 June 2025
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Baltimore’s own favorite sweet, the Berger cookie, was by comparison a very different confection.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Redirecting the uptake of nutrients to roots, leaves, and new flower buds instead of spent blooms can improve the health and vigor of the plant.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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So, how can businesses use these insights to improve customer service?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Foods such as dairy and sweets were most commonly linked to bad sleep, while herbal teas, fruit, and vegetables led to better sleep, the participants said.1 However, a very small percentage—just 5.5%—thought that their diet impacted their dreams.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
8 July 2025
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Also on that block, from the same owners, was Dreamboat Vegan Donuts & Scoops, which closed in March 2025 and now has their sweets being sold at Spiral.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 July 2025
Verb
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But with a smart approach, mirrors can truly enhance a space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
Noun
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For dessert, Nagano recommends stopping by confectionary Soratsuki, which specializes in daifuku mochi, or mochi stuffed with sweet beans.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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United fans have been stung before, asked to eat their vegetables all summer long, before the club suddenly cancels on the promise of dessert.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Candy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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