sweetening

present participle of sweeten
as in enhancing
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 sweetening Krispy Kreme is sweetening an already-sweet long Labor Day weekend. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025 Many companies have invested in onsite amenities like fitness centers or day care in hopes of sweetening the return-to-office deal. Gleb Tsipursky, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sweetening
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  • Meanwhile, Russia’s growing military ties with North Korea – capped with the signing of a mutual defense treaty last year – have raised concerns that in exchange for arms and troops, Putin may assist Pyongyang in enhancing its missile technology and nuclear weapons delivery systems.
    Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
  • While primarily designed for high availability, this also means data and operations are protected against localized security events or attacks, enhancing data integrity and system uptime even under duress.
    Khash Kiani, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • But instead of improving, L’s mental health deteriorated.
    Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Resting your eyes, adjusting your digital screen settings, or improving your posture can often relieve symptoms without medical intervention.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Sweetening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetening. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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