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Recent Examples of sweeten
Meats are juicy and tender; vegetables are caramelized and subtly sweetened.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
What To Know Texas will prohibit purchases of candy and sweetened drinks with SNAP effective April 1, 2026, following a 2025 state law and a federal waiver approval.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The box includes a charger, case, and screen protector to sweeten the deal.
—New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Starting in February 2028, SNAP in Nevada will no longer pay for candy and sugar-sweetened beverages.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
What To Know Texas will prohibit purchases of candy and sweetened drinks with SNAP effective April 1, 2026, following a 2025 state law and a federal waiver approval.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The box includes a charger, case, and screen protector to sweeten the deal.
—New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Starting in February 2028, SNAP in Nevada will no longer pay for candy and sugar-sweetened beverages.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeten
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Sweet potato casseroles have remained a constant on Thanksgiving sideboards in the South, but candied yams have fallen to the wayside for many.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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There were two, a candied-kumquat ice cream ($6) and a chocolate pavê with Chantilly cream and almond praline ($15).—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The new menu reflects a broader trend in stadium dining, where teams are looking into unique and locally inspired food items, while also enhancing the overall game day experience.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sacramento improved its position in the lottery standings, gaining ground on the Nets and Indiana Pacers, who beat the Miami Heat 135-118 after losing 18 of their last 19 games.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Albin is confident the offensive line will improve this season, allowing the signal callers to take command of the offense.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, the wise old Professor Tangrowth is there to help spruce it up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Something always needs stabilizing, fixing or sprucing in a 174-year-old building.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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