Definition of sweetennext
as in to candy
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 sweeten But there are also other ways buyers can sweeten the deal, like making an earnest money deposit, limiting contingencies or trying to accommodate the seller’s preferred closing timeline. Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 8 May 2026 To sweeten the deal, Walmart+ offers a 30-day free trial period. Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026 Cure Hydrating Drink Mix Cure positions itself as a low-sugar option sweetened with stevia and monk fruit. Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for sweeten
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  • Crystallized or candied ginger is made by cooking fresh ginger in sugar syrup.
    Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
  • The official tasting notes describe crisp oak, sweet vanilla, and candied fruit on the nose, followed by ripe berries, honey, and caramel on the palate, finishing with cherry and creamy barrel tones.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
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  • Both forwards scored Wednesday, and both enhanced the opportunities of several teammates.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • The dermatology and wellness center blends functional and aesthetic medicine to offer treatments designed to enhance natural features rather than dramatically alter them.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
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  • Fu also stressed that more work needs to be done to boost domestic demand, urging businesses to improve their offerings to attract consumers.
    Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 May 2026
  • The Sparks fell to 1-3 (tied with Seattle for last place in the Western Conference) while Toronto improved to 2-2.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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  • According to Bauhus’s research, climate change has rendered the Black Forest largely uninhabitable to spruce.
    Kendra Atleework, Longreads, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Fortunately, the wise old Professor Tangrowth is there to help spruce it up.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026

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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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