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verb

past tense of enrich
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Recent Examples of enriched
Adjective
While June’s Operation Midnight Hammer interrupted Iranian progress toward a larger nuclear stockpile, its existing stocks of 60% enriched uranium were merely weeks away from purification to weapons grade. Chuck Devore, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026 Get rid of the enriched uranium? Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026 While June’s Operation Midnight Hammer interrupted Iranian progress toward a larger nuclear stockpile, its existing stocks of 60% enriched uranium were merely weeks away from purification to weapons grade. Chuck Devore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 But securing Iranian nuclear sites and the enriched uranium that lies underneath would likely require a much larger force, according to the officials given the scope of the mission. Luis Martinez, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 Al-Busaidi suggested that Iran has agreed to downgrade the enriched uranium. Laura Kelly, The Hill, 27 Feb. 2026 When enriched uranium undergoes nuclear fission, efficiencies are much higher. Big Think, 16 Feb. 2026 Apart from all the construction supplies and labor constraints, another major expense for the plants is the enriched uranium that sources the nuclear fuel, especially when Russia dominates almost half of the global uranium enrichment market. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026 In a statement following the death of Sidney Eskenazi, IU President Pam Whitten said the Eskenazis transformed Indiana University and enriched lives beyond campus. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
But in recent years, Iran has enriched uranium to 60%, beyond the levels necessary for most non-military uses. Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026 Plus, it’s enriched with vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that can brighten the skin over time. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2026 Iran had roughly 441 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% as of June 2025, enough material, if further enriched to weapons-grade levels, for multiple nuclear weapons, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026 Before last summer’s war, the International Atomic Energy Agency estimated that Tehran possessed more than 400 kilograms enriched to 60 percent—dangerously close to weapons-grade and sufficient for roughly 11 nuclear weapons if further enriched. Richard Goldberg, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026 The sunscreen is also enriched with vitamin E and nourishing oils. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026 That would be enough for 10 nuclear weapons if the material could be enriched further to full 90 percent weapons-grade concentrations, according to the IAEA. Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026 The journey has enriched his personal life, too. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 Iran has also enriched an additional 2,200 lbs. Luis Martinez, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enriched
Adjective
  • Working with researchers from Museum Horsens and Moesgaard Museum, archaeologists found evidence of a vast fortified settlement that once served as a regional power center during the Iron Age.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Three days in a nice hotel with a fortified bomb shelter while the rest of the country endured daily attacks?
    Nicholas A. Christakis, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.
    Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, the surging Hornets improved to 19-6 in their last 25 games after a shaky 16-28 start to the season.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Marcus Johansson had a goal and two assists as Minnesota improved to 3-0 against Chicago this season.
    CBS News, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • An all-black car with a camera adorned to its roof drove parallel with a black SUV on Fort Worth’s West Lancaster Avenue bridge on Monday, March 23.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The melodic closer had the huge crowd energized and swaying along, as the nearly 50-foot stage, fully adorned in LED lights, beamed hypnotic celestial imagery in neon blue.
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Typically, sugar substitutes (including nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners) impact blood sugar to a lesser extent than table sugar.
    Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026
  • They’re typically sweetened with artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame or sucralose, which don’t raise blood sugar levels.
    Caitlin Beale, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But that 34-day war only further enhanced Hezbollah’s position in Lebanon as a powerful armed militia, operating outside of government reach while at the same time — particularly since 2008 – actually being part of the government and having effective control over it.
    Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Ridges of this magnitude can be enhanced by La Niña, sometimes creating a stagnant period of record high temperatures as sinking air compresses and increases heat.
    Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Meals are thoughtfully designed to give children the opportunity to expand their developing palettes while being nutritious enough to provide consistent energy throughout the day.
    William Jones March 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Ariana, Theresa, Bella and Penelope are among 560 youngsters who eat dinner weeknights at one of 11 Boys & Girls Club locations in Waukegan, North Chicago or Gurnee, prepared in the organization’s commercial kitchen designed to serve them well-balanced, nutritious meals.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026

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