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Recent Examples of sweeten
The deals are further sweetened by gift inclusions.
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New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Coffee giant Starbucks is looking to encourage its baristas and hourly workers to improve their sales and customer service by sweetening the pot with bigger financial perks.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Paramount did sweeten its offer.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Additional accommodations for guests and/or staff sit on the estate’s boundary in a structure dubbed the Lodge, while sports and leisure-focused features further sweeten the deal.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
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New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Coffee giant Starbucks is looking to encourage its baristas and hourly workers to improve their sales and customer service by sweetening the pot with bigger financial perks.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Paramount did sweeten its offer.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Additional accommodations for guests and/or staff sit on the estate’s boundary in a structure dubbed the Lodge, while sports and leisure-focused features further sweeten the deal.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeten
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The Korean Cheesesteak is still dripping in American cheese, but is also kicked up with a spicy gochujang sauce and candied jalapeños.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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In an interview with Forbes, DeLeon described Three Hearts Rum rum as sticky toffee in flavor with aromas of wood, spices, candied orange and vanilla.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Barco notes that Lightsteering redistributes existing light instead of demand- ing more, enhancing contrast and brightness without consuming more energy (and adding to energy bills).—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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About a decade ago, a group of competitive CrossFitters in Charleston, South Carolina, went looking for ways to improve their athletic performance without taking steroids.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Money would help improve services for pets and residents.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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According to Bauhus’s research, climate change has rendered the Black Forest largely uninhabitable to spruce.—
Kendra Atleework,
Longreads,
12 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, the wise old Professor Tangrowth is there to help spruce it up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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