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Recent Examples of sweeten
Despite the tough talk, some insiders believe the suburban lawmakers will eventually cave and vote for the bill if House Speaker Mike Johnson makes a last-minute decision to sweeten the deal a bit.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
Setting the story on the moon of Elpis also helped sweeten the deal and give Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel a unique vibe.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Shake Shack's seasonal menu launched on May 20 and includes Spicy Fries and a special line-up of frozen custard shakes to sweeten your summer meal.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
More sports and news programming help sweeten those deals.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
Setting the story on the moon of Elpis also helped sweeten the deal and give Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel a unique vibe.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 May 2025
Shake Shack's seasonal menu launched on May 20 and includes Spicy Fries and a special line-up of frozen custard shakes to sweeten your summer meal.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
More sports and news programming help sweeten those deals.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeten
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This finish is long and dry, with lingering notes of juniper, spice, and candied citrus zest.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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There are homemade cookies, pastries and fudge, pickled quail eggs, candied jalapenos, barbecue spices and sauces, and walls of beef jerky and candy.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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The lateral stretching of toe spread exercises can help improve your flexibility and motor control, protect against bunion pain and increase foot stability, Tenforde says.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Pollination season was windy, cold and rainy — but supply chain problems began to improve and inventory came down.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Whether your patio could use sprucing or your living room needs reinvigorating, doing home makeovers on a budget is tough.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Today’s Amazon deals are all about sprucing things up: your desktop setup, your tablet experience, and your audio at home or the beach.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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