smartens

present tense third-person singular of smarten

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Verb
  • The acid help brightens your food.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Joined by its fellow soft herb pals, oregano and chives, basil brightens up this easy cheese spread.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • This light color freshens a space with an easy-going breezy quality.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
  • Grinding ice cubes with coarse salt helps break up buildup, while a handful of citrus peels freshens the scent.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This powerful combination, supported by a leader's biological resilience to stress, ultimately builds companies and enriches their entire teams.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
  • Cardboard suppresses weeds, enriches soil, and is useful for new garden beds as sheet mulching or a base layer.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
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“Smartens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartens. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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