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past tense of enrich
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Recent Examples of enriched
Adjective
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 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
Verb
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 Iran also holds more than 8,000 kilograms, about 17,600 pounds, of uranium enriched to lower levels. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026 If it were enriched further to about 90%, that would be enough fissile material for roughly a dozen atomic bombs. Yarden Segev, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026 Iran also possesses more than 8,000 kilograms of uranium enriched to lower levels, material that could be upgraded if enrichment capacity is restored. Jonathan Tirone, Fortune, 8 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
  • Mi Pueblo Supermarket has two locations, each roof adorned in the flags of Latin American countries.
    Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Survivors wore leis, and pineapples adorned with sunglasses sat on every table in the Staybridge’s modest meeting room.
    Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 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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