sweetens

present tense third-person singular of sweeten
as in enhances
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 sweetens Adding smarter tracking, even slower slow motion, and a new color profile that can capture 17 EV of dynamic range further sweetens the deal. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026 Danko’s angelic voice sweetens every song, and the organ/piano fusion of Manuel and Hudson ties it all together. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026 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 The grapes will still get the sugar that sweetens them from the surrounding leaves. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026 Get the recipe > Maple syrup sweetens the spice paste—fragrant with cumin, coriander, fennel, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon—used to marinate a whole bird in this hearty supper from British Indian chef Romy Gill. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026 From spreading atop toast to dipping strawberries, chocolate-hazelnut spread instantly sweetens and delights. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 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 The moody Moon is joining romantic Venus in your 6th House of Responsibilities, which sweetens routines and invites gentle cooperation. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetens
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  • That salt enhances and changes the overall flavor experience.
    Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Giving deputies immediate access to behavioral health resources improves outcomes, enhances safety and connects people with long-term support instead of unnecessary incarceration.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • Communities will debate whether AI improves access to knowledge or deepens dependence on a few private platforms.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • A couple of other gaming headsets, including SteelSeries' Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, have swappable batteries, but Glorious' approach improves upon that with its little internal battery that keeps you connected and in the game while swapping.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Sweetens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetens. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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