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Recent Examples of sweeten
There are two markdowns in one: the standard Cyber Monday discount, plus an extra 10% off to sweeten the deal.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, to sweeten the deal for any on-the-fence Senate Republicans, the study demonstrated that 678,000 children living in rural areas across Texas, Mississippi, Indiana, Alabama, Arkansas and Kentucky would benefit in the first year after the bill’s passing.
—Carter Sherwin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
And, Amtrak has sweetened the savings on its children’s discount, so little ones between two and 12 years old may travel for 50% off with an accompanying adult.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Combine milk and cookie mix: Heat sweetened condensed milk in a large saucepan over medium, stirring often, until hot but not boiling, about 3 minutes.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, to sweeten the deal for any on-the-fence Senate Republicans, the study demonstrated that 678,000 children living in rural areas across Texas, Mississippi, Indiana, Alabama, Arkansas and Kentucky would benefit in the first year after the bill’s passing.
—Carter Sherwin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
And, Amtrak has sweetened the savings on its children’s discount, so little ones between two and 12 years old may travel for 50% off with an accompanying adult.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Combine milk and cookie mix: Heat sweetened condensed milk in a large saucepan over medium, stirring often, until hot but not boiling, about 3 minutes.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeten
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The whiskey is rich and fruity on the nose, featuring warm banana bread, candied nuts, vanilla, caramel, hints of cola nut, and a slight savory note.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Top with dressing, cherry tomatoes, candied pecans, and reserved bacon.Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, bright and vibrant colors work to enhance the natural undertones and can even have a brightening effect.Jessica Fields, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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The 45,000 square-foot command post comes after the city set a $70 million budget to the precinct in 2018 to speed up response times and enhance the relationship between the community and police.Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Which reveals the third culprit that prevents people from unlocking powerful eye contact: not knowing how to improve it.Michael Chad Hoeppner, TIME, 27 Dec. 2024
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Life advice Olivier Morin/AFP via Getty Images Fraudsters are improving their scams with the help of artificial intelligence.Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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The company also sells various accessories that go in between the panels to spruce them up, like wine racks, shelves, and hooks.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Other stars spruce it up a bit … and probably for a lot less money.Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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