euphemizing

present participle of euphemize

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Verb
  • And that's especially critical this July with inflation surging again, wages softening and higher borrowing costs expected to remain unchanged for the foreseeable future.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Most at-home versions last around one to four weeks, depending on hair type, product strength, and aftercare, with results gradually softening as the brow hairs return to their natural direction.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Only sweetening the deal this year is the fact that her friend Anthony Vaccarello of Saint Laurent is co-chairing the hosting committee.
    Irene Kim, Vogue, 4 May 2026
  • Coffee giant Starbucks is looking to encourage its baristas and hourly workers to improve their sales and customer service by sweetening the pot with bigger financial perks.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Euphemizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphemizing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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