as in to candy
to make more desirable we really want you to work for our company—what can we do to sweeten the job offer?

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Recent Examples of sweeten These additives are typically found in sugary and artificially sweetened drinks. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025 The price includes a free year of password management to sweeten the deal. Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025 In older adults, there appeared to be no obvious link between the consumption of drinks sweetened with sugar or artificial flavourings and poorer mental health outcomes. Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025 How California legislators aim to sweeten film tax credits for Hollywood. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sweeten
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Verb
  • Top the teeny-tiny treats with honey, icing, powdered sugar, or candied nuts, or leave them bare.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Subtle aromas of quince, ripe grapes, and a slight, candied Juicy Fruit gum-like sweetness add complexity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • His mission is to democratize AI, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can leverage automation to enhance productivity and efficiency.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • This approach enables companies to tailor marketing strategies and personalize offerings, thereby enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • He’s had to be patient this season while training under Stanley, a new coach who wanted to improve Dezeurn’s stride.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
  • Get regular exercise: Walking and swimming are effective ways to help improve your vascular (vein) health.
    Sarah Hudgens, Health, 2 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Pick from a number of different toppings to spruce it up, but if your stomach is feeling a little uneasy, order a plain bowl to help settle it down.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024

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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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