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verb

past tense of scent

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of scented
Adjective
Here is what the judges had to say about it: An intense and inviting scented with menthol, citrus blossom, and herbal tea greets the senses, leading to a structured and rounded palate. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 Powered by a blend of nourishing ingredients—coconut oil for deep moisture, silk protein for a smooth finish, and neem oil to to increase anti frizz results—this leaves curls soft, bouncy, and delicately scented. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 May 2025 The brand also makes scented versions of the product, with options like Night Sky and Ranger Orange. Kristin Canning, Wired News, 21 May 2025 Boswell led Bath & Body Works in the post-pandemic era, returning the company known for its scented soaps and lotions to profitable revenue growth. Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for scented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
Adjective
  • The wine is a pale yellow, featuring a fragrant nose of pear, white peach, and mountain herbs.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Tarragon adds a fragrant note and a bit of complexity to an otherwise fairly straightforward dish.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Statues of rulers, such as Egypt’s Berenice II, were also perfumed, Brøns finds.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The buttery cake is amply perfumed with vanilla, with almond extract providing a subtle yet present supporting note.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.
    AFP, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
  • While some of his countrymen saw piracy as anarchist, a strike against big business, Ek sensed a more moderate path.
    Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • During a nature walk, our guide collected common plants, botanicals, and aromatic herbs, sharing their therapeutic properties.
    Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • Cooking meat at high temperatures or in direct contact with a flame or a hot surface can produce carcinogens, including heterocyclic aromatic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
    Brittany Poulson, People.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Officers on a routine patrol at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station smelled and saw smoke and discovered the woman on fire, standing in the middle of the subway car.
    Susan Haigh, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Officers patrolling on an upper level of the subway station then smelled and saw smoke, and went to investigate, according to Tisch.
    Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Risk of building up and matting hair: There is also evidence that castor oil may cause build-up and hair matting (also known as hair felting) in some people, but this is extremely rare.
    Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
  • From long-lasting formulas to felt pens that behave almost like calligraphy markers, there’s an option for every skill level, eye shape, and makeup mood.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • When ingested or inhaled, these microplastics can release these chemicals into the body, potentially leading to adverse health effects.
    Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
  • This waste was spread around the town through mud and dust, which the mothers inhaled while their babies were in utero.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • According to Franceinfo, the cause of the outage may be foul play with two arson acts reported overnight and several power lines pylons were discovered to have been sawn off in the Alpes-Maritimes.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 24 May 2025
  • His team had sawed a rather large, round hole into the top of a young woman’s skull the day before.
    Karl Ove Knausgaard, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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