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verb

past tense of enrich
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Recent Examples of enriched
Adjective
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 From a sufficiently massive, sufficiently cold cloud of material, whether pristine or enriched, gravitational collapse will begin to occur. Big Think, 6 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 Some of the most influential work in this field comes from enriched environment studies in animals. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026 According to one review, post-meal blood sugar levels are lower after eating whole wheat and other whole grain breads compared to white or enriched breads. Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026 This drug trafficking, according to the indictment, enriched Maduro, his family and members of Venezuela's political and military elite. CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026 Delicate, enriched breads like brioche or challah will dry out quickly, and crusty breads like sourdough, baguettes, and bagels can lose their crisp exteriors and become tough. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026 The bombing killed Iran’s already faltering agreement to not develop enriched uranium for nuclear weapons, and such efforts are already showing signs of renewal. The Editors, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
While the stock market boom has enriched the wealthiest households, median household income growth has lagged significantly behind the average. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026 Gingerbread houses can be held together with only icing and candy thanks to the molasses-laden cookie dough enriched with warm spices. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026 The last report by the International Atomic Energy Agency on Iran’s program put its stockpile at some 9,870 kilograms (21,760 pounds), with a fraction of it enriched to 60%. Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 Another source echoed that sentiment, telling PEOPLE that Lauer’s trips to his New Zealand property have enriched his life both before and after the scandal. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026 That’s important, as without cocoa butter the drink's texture is thinner, unless it's enriched with a fat such as whole milk or heavy cream. Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026 Federal prosecutors say a Milwaukee tax preparer enriched herself by filing returns with false information, awarding money to clients who didn't deserve it and costing the Internal Revenue Service nearly $2 million. Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Truist claims the three defendants enriched themselves by more than $61 million as a result of the scheme. Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026 Data is collected deliberately, retained indefinitely, enriched with other datasets and analyzed by increasingly powerful AI systems. Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enriched
Adjective
  • Vitamin D, which is produced when sunlight hits your skin, can also be found in mushrooms, egg yolks, fatty fish as well as many fortified milk, non-dairy milk alternatives and yogurt.
    Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Moscow wants Kyiv to pull its troops out of all of the eastern Donetsk region, including a belt of heavily fortified cities regarded as one of Ukraine’s strongest defences, as a precondition for any deal.
    Reuters, NBC news, 4 Feb. 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
  • His control has improved substantially in two years.
    Keith Law, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Objective sleep measures, including sleep efficiency, improved.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Lady Gaga, meanwhile, sported a blue flamenco dress by Luar, adorned with a brooch modeled on Puerto Rico’s national flower, the Flor de Maga.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
  • However, that does not stop Glenn from proudly waving and exchanging Olympic pins adorned with the trans pride flag.
    Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • People should also limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, dyes, low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners and artificial preservatives, the new guidelines said.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • There is ample empirical data showing that TVOD and all streaming revenue are not materially enhanced at 17 or 30 days post-theatrical release compared to 45 or 60 days post-theatrical release.
    Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Following the acquisition, PSM will make significant resource and financial investments in Score90’s digital production capabilities, with a particular focus on long-form content production, real-life video content, enhanced storytelling and new digital experiences for the Score90 community.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • However, either nut can fit into a balanced, nutritious diet and can support weight control when portioned mindfully.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Beyond enjoyment, cereal is also often promoted as a nutritious way to start the day, usually associated with improved energy, focus and overall health.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026

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“Enriched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enriched. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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