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Recent Examples of sweeten
The Warriors would surely need to sweeten the deal with draft picks, considering Butler is currently rehabbing an ACL tear.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Players like Easton Cowan, plus a first-rounder, could help sweeten the deal.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
While Samoskevich isn’t directly involved in a deal that nets Florida either of those players — or another potential star — the draft capital the Panthers acquired could be used to sweeten a deal further down the road.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
Fresh Fruit Fresh fruit is a great way to sweeten oatmeal naturally.
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Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
21 June 2026
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Players like Easton Cowan, plus a first-rounder, could help sweeten the deal.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
While Samoskevich isn’t directly involved in a deal that nets Florida either of those players — or another potential star — the draft capital the Panthers acquired could be used to sweeten a deal further down the road.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
Fresh Fruit Fresh fruit is a great way to sweeten oatmeal naturally.
—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sweeten
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeten
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Baking bread with a zesty hint of lemon peel intermixed with complex notes of chamomile and candied violets.
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Most candied nut recipes call for a low-and-slow bake in the oven, but this recipe cooks quickly on the stove.
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More than 30 Will County schools will receive funds to enhance security thanks to $129,777 in grants awarded by the county from the state’s cannabis sales tax revenue.
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Kyle Schwarber is threatening home run records, even as pitching continues to improve.
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Jupiter enters your 6th House of Work and Health, encouraging kinder routines that improve well-being and lighten daily tasks.
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Prince Harry even spruced the place up to Meghan’s liking while the couple was dating, per People, and proposed to her in the walled garden outside of the cottage in 2017.
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And these pieces don’t need much to spruce them up either.
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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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