sweeten
Example Sentences
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"Daddy, take this to sweeten things a little," reads the blue ink.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
If Warner Bros. decides the Paramount bid is ultimately better, Netflix will have four days to decide whether it wants to sweeten its proposal or walk away.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026
As Paramount moved Monday to sweeten its bid for Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
Caporale suggests adding agave nectar to sweeten the lime juice base, along with orange juice or orange peel to compensate for the lack of triple sec.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
“And I’ll sweeten the prize. Whoever finds the most interesting piece of garbage will receive one Get Out of a Pop Quiz Free card for science class.”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.