sweetening
Americannoun
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something that sweetens food, beverages, etc., as sugar, saccharine, etc.
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the process of causing something to be or become sweet.
noun
Etymology
Origin of sweetening
Example Sentences
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Paramount, which had initially bid $108 billion for the entire company, continued to circle, launching a hostile tender offer aimed directly at shareholders and continually sweetening the terms of its bid.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
For PSUS’s do-over listing, Ackman is sweetening the deal by giving those who participate in the fund IPO free shares in Pershing Square.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
My younger neighbors, knowing this, grocery-shopped for me, sweetening my mornings with fresh milk and fruit during those long, grim days.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025
Tennis Australia is equally as bold as its American counterparts, but it does not have the same financial clout to offer the mountain of prize money and sweetening appearance fees.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025
“I—” “You’re making sure I turn up to the game this afternoon, aren’t you? You’re sweetening me up.”
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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