sweetened

past tense of sweeten
as in candied
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 sweetened It’s barely sweetened, so the crepes can cover multiple meals, skewing savory with a filling of melty cheese or cooked vegetables, or sweet, like this one, with jammy fruit. Julia Sherman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 Many caloric or sugar-sweetened beverages don’t offer healthy benefits and can lead to weight gain, which can stress your kidneys and speed up kidney disease progression. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026 The nutty richness of the sherry is immediately apparent, sweetened and charmed by the orgeat, and the sherry as much as anything is what sets the Fog Cutter apart. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026 Its deep pool of corporate customers willing to purchase premium seating and sponsorship packages sweetened the deal. Joshua Hong, Fortune, 31 July 2026 It’s then stuffed with a soft, savory beef filling that’s loaded with natural roast beef flavor and sweetened with molasses. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 This hot sauce company dates back to 1928, and since its founding has expanded their line of products to include variations on the original hot sauce, some sweetened with honey and other infused with garlic. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 Klein saw the gap and built the brand around chewing gum sweetened with xylitol instead. Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Hinduism is a narrative religion; its mercurial wisdom is lightened and sweetened by stories, softened by ambiguities, sharpened by paradoxes. Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
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  • Brushed with seasoned butter and topped with bacon ranch, green onion, and candied jalapeños.
    Bianca Harris, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Customers who want waffles at No Knife will pay anywhere from $15 for a plain one to $45 for a waffle topped with collard greens, candied yams, and mac and cheese.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • The format translates to an energized intimacy, enhanced by months of workshopping the story together with the one professional actor, Reem Amer, seamlessly inserted in the family bosom.
    Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The new red zone will see local police presence enhanced around the clock alongside a military presence.
    Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • In that context, the extra lending since the end of June and the peculiarities of that Gordon transfer instalment make plenty of sense, as the club continues to lose cash each season, even as underlying profitability measures are much improved.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The institute says future progress will therefore depend not only on better algorithms, but also on common standards, interoperable interfaces, realistic testing and improved resistance to electronic interference.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Sweetened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetened. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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