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Recent Examples of sweeten
The coffee chain is also introducing a new chai recipe on March 3, featuring notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, sweetened with two grams of honey.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Despite the bad blood, a weekend of virtual talks between Paramount and WBD saw Ellison’s ninth offer sweetened from $30 per share to $31.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Fresh Fruit Fresh fruit is a great way to sweeten oatmeal naturally.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
House Family sweetens the deal with a $7 discount on bottle purchases when guests buy a $7 box of cookies.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Despite the bad blood, a weekend of virtual talks between Paramount and WBD saw Ellison’s ninth offer sweetened from $30 per share to $31.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Fresh Fruit Fresh fruit is a great way to sweeten oatmeal naturally.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
House Family sweetens the deal with a $7 discount on bottle purchases when guests buy a $7 box of cookies.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeten
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The most recent version was an elegant assemblage of more cohesive cake with orange supremes and chocolate ganache and chocolate sauce and candied orange peels.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Inside were candied almonds and hazelnuts in coatings the colors of raspberries and coffee, basil and lemons.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, various groups in Texas came together to successfully advocate for several bills that enhance support for student parents by not only increasing assistance but also codifying their rights, ensuring that all colleges and universities are equipped to meet their unique needs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Approach improves transparency and trust in autonomous systems Similar to the flight data recorders used in aircraft, the system continuously logs information about the drone’s performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Any efforts to improve your living space may need to be run by other people, like a roommate or landlord.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 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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Something always needs stabilizing, fixing or sprucing in a 174-year-old building.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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