smartens

present tense third-person singular of smarten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smartens
Verb
  • Your 5th House of Creativity brightens as the emotional Moon forms an easy sextile with sore-spot Chiron in your 7th House of Partnership, turning play into repair.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
  • Niacinamide brightens and balances, while collagen, squalane, and adenosine work together to contribute to a hydrated, bouncier-looking complexion.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 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
  • Knowledge mining also enriches automated monitoring.
    Dustin Johnson, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Concern has grown over on whether AI will become a catalyst that enriches humanity or a technological toxin that dulls human intelligence while wiping out millions of high-paying jobs.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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“Smartens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartens. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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