Definition of sweetennext
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 The rye component adds a bit of peppery, spicy snap, while the bourbon proportion smooths and sweetens the overall whiskey. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 Beyond finances, the competitors are looking for ways to sweeten their proposals. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026 That’s why Landau recommends looking for products that are naturally sweetened or unsweetened (and paying attention to your own tolerance). Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026 Culver City has sweetened the pot. Judith Martin-Straw, Variety, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweeten
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  • Feed a crowd at a Norwegian match with this recipe that uses candied orange peels, fresh orange zest and dark chocolate for a little sweetness no matter how the match is going.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • The breakfast menu includes the regular items plus bacon-cheddar biscuits with sausage gravy and candied jalapeño, blueberry pancakes, the ubiquitous avocado toast and juices.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
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  • Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
  • California has a goal to enhance road safety, and lawmakers are interested in potentially curtailing dangerous vehicle sizes.
    Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
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  • But Intel still faces major challenges, particularly in its chip-manufacturing foundry business, which has struggled to add more clients and improve production quality, analysts said.
    Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
  • By shrinking the motor footprint, manufacturers can free up valuable chassis space, improve overall packaging efficiency, and potentially enhance vehicle performance and range through better system integration.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
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  • Best Amazon Outlet Home Sales Memorial Day is the perfect time to spruce things up in and around your home.
    Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
  • 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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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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