as in candied
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 sweetened
Starting in February 2028, SNAP in Nevada will no longer pay for candy and sugar-sweetened beverages.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Although the Commission did a U-turn after the parties sweetened the deal, the episode underscored that merger outcomes can bind companies with social taxes that may undermine their commercial merits.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
This year, Dairy Queen has sweetened its offer with a chance to win free cones for a year.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The Writers Guild of America West has sweetened its offer to the 110-member staff union that has been on strike since mid-February.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
An integral part of life for locals here, chocolate is served cold or hot, whisked with water (not milk), and sometimes sweetened with sugar or cinnamon.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Texans who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will no longer be able to use their benefits to buy candy or sweetened drinks, according to a news release from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
—Maria Salette Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Specialty coffee drinks from Starbucks and Dunkin' are often sweetened, but the sugar content varies widely.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
The coffee chain is also introducing a new chai recipe on March 3, featuring notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, sweetened with two grams of honey.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Editorial, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Although the Commission did a U-turn after the parties sweetened the deal, the episode underscored that merger outcomes can bind companies with social taxes that may undermine their commercial merits.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
This year, Dairy Queen has sweetened its offer with a chance to win free cones for a year.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The Writers Guild of America West has sweetened its offer to the 110-member staff union that has been on strike since mid-February.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
An integral part of life for locals here, chocolate is served cold or hot, whisked with water (not milk), and sometimes sweetened with sugar or cinnamon.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Texans who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will no longer be able to use their benefits to buy candy or sweetened drinks, according to a news release from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
—Maria Salette Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Specialty coffee drinks from Starbucks and Dunkin' are often sweetened, but the sugar content varies widely.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
The coffee chain is also introducing a new chai recipe on March 3, featuring notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, sweetened with two grams of honey.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweetened
Verb
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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
Verb
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At the Smart Works capsule collection launch in 2019, Meghan enhanced the look with gold accessories and brown heels.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft, whose stock sunk 23% in the first quarter, has ramped up spending on data centers for cloud customers such as OpenAI, and investors are seeking signs that products enhanced with AI models will boost revenue and profitability.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mansfield improved to 8-12-1 overall and 4-3 in district while Legacy dropped to 18-6 and 5-2.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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My sleep schedule improved This was the earliest sign that things were changing.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Sweetened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetened. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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