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Recent Examples of sweeten
To sweeten the deal, the store is hosting special events throughout October, such as yoga, bingo and candle-making classes.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Chamomile softens the flame, vanilla sweetens the smoke, and the result is all loving, never strange… a total trance.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
This casserole, from our 1991 recipe collection, has a classic sweet potato filling, but it’s sweetened with apple butter for a richer, more concentrated flavor.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
It’s made with real coconut water powder, pink Himalayan salt, and fruit juice powders, sweetened with monk fruit and stevia.
—Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Chamomile softens the flame, vanilla sweetens the smoke, and the result is all loving, never strange… a total trance.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
This casserole, from our 1991 recipe collection, has a classic sweet potato filling, but it’s sweetened with apple butter for a richer, more concentrated flavor.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
It’s made with real coconut water powder, pink Himalayan salt, and fruit juice powders, sweetened with monk fruit and stevia.
—Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeten
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The store clerk directs me to the sample station that’s lined with over a dozen different pecan variations: candied, chocolate coated, jalapeño dusted, and raw.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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We were not provided a sample to try yet, but the official tasting notes describe sweet cinnamon toast, fruit nougat, and candied nuts on the nose.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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The research team revealed that the findings of the study offer new insights into enhancing the performance of electrochemical systems, including batteries, fuel cells, and sensors.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These mini-workouts break up long periods of sitting and may improve heart and muscle health, especially for inactive adults.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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That money is being taken away from habitat management, stocking and improving fisheries for anglers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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The 34-mile road winds through several ecosystems from cove hardwood to northern hardwood to pine oak to spruce fir.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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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
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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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