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enriched

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verb

past tense of enrich
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Recent Examples of enriched
Adjective
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 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
These seed-sized pellets of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU), enriched between 5% and 20%, are coated in layers of carbon and ceramic materials and formed into round pebbles. David Szondy february 21, New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026 Our founder and the rapper started their tasting with a king crab taco (which Snoop compared to Taco Bell), bread enriched with purple carrots, and mussels with calamari. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026 Its vibrant culinary scene, renowned abundance of street art, and connection to Indigenous civilizations leave travelers feeling immersed and enriched. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026 Iran — which denies any nuclear weapons ambitions — has amassed a growing stockpile of uranium that is enriched to near the level of purity necessary to build a bomb. Joe Walsh, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026 Bees and birds carried soil microbes that inoculated and enriched the terrain. Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026 But on Sunday, Takht-Ravanchi pointed to Tehran’s offer to dilute its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity as evidence of its willingness to compromise, the BBC reported. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026 But throughout this first season, the show’s writers have added to and enriched Martin’s material in ways that have deepened the characters and the meaning. Noel Murray, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026 Next month Eredi Zucca will revamp its website, enriched with editorial content highlighting the storytelling behind the brand. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enriched
Adjective
  • All but 3,000 of the 21,000 Japanese defenders in the fortified caves were dead.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Homes with fortified roofs often get a better home insurance premium, too.
    Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 19 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
  • The Knights improved to 2-0 in their pool games and earned the right to move on to the next round.
    Dan Rios, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Pitchbook’s Zabelin said the company is valued at more than $10 billion, adding that Mercor and its competitors’ high values show investors think services like human feedback and expert testing of AI models are becoming a permanent and essential part of how AI systems are built and improved.
    Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Its patterned black print was adorned by a chunky turquoise beaded piping.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The lightweight LyreBird Silky Oversized Pajama Shirt is $58 off and adorned with cherries, while the LyreBird Hearts Scalloped Cropped Pants feature a charming scalloped hem in a flattering cropped cut for 43 percent off.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Gut health is an emerging area of interest with non-nutritive sweeteners.
    Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 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
  • 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
  • The latter impression is enhanced by an abundance of background light, but the images remain stunning.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Riffs on that comedy were enhanced in 2004 by former Python Eric Idle, with co-writer John Du Prez.
    Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Mourning doves, chickadees, finches, and sparrows love their nutritious seeds.
    Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Both nuts are nutritious and versatile, so choose based on your taste preference, health goals, and budget.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026

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“Enriched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enriched. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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