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Recent Examples of smarten
This will not only smarten up the tree but, more importantly, also leave a small, clean wound that will heal more quickly.
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Washington Post, 7 July 2021
The real question is can NBA owners smarten up and become less greedy and give the finalists more than two months off before the start of a new season.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2021
Among some of the other ways Kohler is attempting to smarten up your bathroom: ► Smart toilet.
—Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2021
Starting November 27, smarten up your home with savings on the Google Nest Hub ($49.98, originally $89.98, walmart.com), which features a seven-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and can do everything from tell you the weather to stream your favorite shows.
—Julianne Ross, CNN Underscored, 25 Nov. 2020
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Washington Post, 7 July 2021
The real question is can NBA owners smarten up and become less greedy and give the finalists more than two months off before the start of a new season.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2021
Among some of the other ways Kohler is attempting to smarten up your bathroom: ► Smart toilet.
—Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2021
Starting November 27, smarten up your home with savings on the Google Nest Hub ($49.98, originally $89.98, walmart.com), which features a seven-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and can do everything from tell you the weather to stream your favorite shows.
—Julianne Ross, CNN Underscored, 25 Nov. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smarten
Verb
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Run an empty hot cycle with a cup of white vinegar or a washing machine cleaner to freshen things up.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some genre subversion would be welcome, to freshen things up a bit.—
Caleb Hammond,
IndieWire,
1 Sep. 2025
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Understanding which bird species react to changes in light could be key as the world brightens due to the increasing presence of artificial light.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Writers need time to get to know their stars’ strengths, even if those stars have been brightening our screens for decades.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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Hudson completed her look with shoes by Andrea Wazen, with jewelry pieces to accessorize her attire by Le Vian Jewelry and Anita Ko.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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This little number is extremely lightweight; just a stylish little sidekick to give you a bit of coverage or accessorize your outfit.—
Nusrat Sultana,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Smarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smarten. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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