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Recent Examples of sweeten
President Trump’s administration Monday offered to pay undocumented immigrants $1,000 each to leave U.S. voluntarily — plus plane fare to sweeten the deal.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025
During the trip, participants can gain perspective on how the canyon came to be as well as the ancient and contemporary history of the region—and to sweeten the deal, each tour also brings an opportunity to spot the fascinating flora and fauna that call the region home.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Invert sugar, or invert syrup, is a liquid sugar used to sweeten foods and beverages.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
Whatever the case, Roseman sweetened the original deal, albeit only slightly, and the teams made the trade.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025
During the trip, participants can gain perspective on how the canyon came to be as well as the ancient and contemporary history of the region—and to sweeten the deal, each tour also brings an opportunity to spot the fascinating flora and fauna that call the region home.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Invert sugar, or invert syrup, is a liquid sugar used to sweeten foods and beverages.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
Whatever the case, Roseman sweetened the original deal, albeit only slightly, and the teams made the trade.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 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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Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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However, the latest reports suggest that situation is improving, albeit with lowball offers.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
26 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.
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