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Recent Examples of sweeten
Not only are several styles on sale, but Insider members get an extra 25 percent off everything to sweeten the deal.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
Alongside a top pitching prospect, the Braves would need to add a few more players to sweeten the deal.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
These chocolate truffle bars are sweetened with raw organic honey, something rarely seen at scale, sourced from both Brazil and Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
In contrast, beverages sweetened with sugar and artificial sweeteners were linked to a higher risk.15
Research also shows improvements in cognitive function after consuming red, Concord grape, and sweet, tart cherry juices.6
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—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
Alongside a top pitching prospect, the Braves would need to add a few more players to sweeten the deal.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
These chocolate truffle bars are sweetened with raw organic honey, something rarely seen at scale, sourced from both Brazil and Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
In contrast, beverages sweetened with sugar and artificial sweeteners were linked to a higher risk.15
Research also shows improvements in cognitive function after consuming red, Concord grape, and sweet, tart cherry juices.6
7.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeten
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The whisky offers a smooth profile with hints of cooked cereal/malt, toffee sweetness, honey, candied citrus zest and light peat smoke.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Dessert—an apple candied with rose petals, gleaming like a jewel—proved impossible to resist.—
Sasha Pinto,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Those who voted for the plan cited the economic benefits and said the expansion would enhance the area.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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The firm focuses on crafting creative and inspiring spaces that enhance their client's well being and showcase their unique styles.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2025
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By integrating state-of-the-art wildlife crossings with federal, state, and private funding, NDOT tackles pressing environmental challenges while improving roadway safety.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Getting enough sleep improves cognitive function, and maintaining a busy social life provides emotional support.—
Jeffrey Anvari-Clark,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 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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Pick from a number of different toppings to spruce it up, but if your stomach is feeling a little uneasy, order a plain bowl to help settle it down.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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