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as in improving
to make better
a truly great book can enrich your life
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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the church's magnificent interior is enriched with stunningly beautiful murals
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Recent Examples of enriching
With the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, other spices were added, enriching its flavor.
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Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Before the June war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The window closed in 2022 after Iran removed all of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s surveillance and monitoring under the deal and started enriching uranium to near weapons levels and stockpiling sufficient amounts for several nuclear weapons.
—Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
Before the June war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Before the June war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short technical step away from weapons-grade levels.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Before the June war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels.
—Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short, technical step to weapons-grade levels of 90%, the only nonweapons state to do so.
—CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, short of the 90% threshold that is required for nuclear weapons, before the conflict.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Feb. 2026
Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Before the June war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The window closed in 2022 after Iran removed all of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s surveillance and monitoring under the deal and started enriching uranium to near weapons levels and stockpiling sufficient amounts for several nuclear weapons.
—Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
Before the June war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Before the June war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short technical step away from weapons-grade levels.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Before the June war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels.
—Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short, technical step to weapons-grade levels of 90%, the only nonweapons state to do so.
—CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, short of the 90% threshold that is required for nuclear weapons, before the conflict.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enriching
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But rather than making this change at the flick of a switch, many fertility doctors are now recommending hopeful patients spend a few months improving their health to give themselves the best chances of conceiving.—
Rachel Hosie,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rosemary is a flavorful herb that enhances gardens by repelling pests and improving the taste of nearby plants.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Embrace what's to come by decorating your nails with flowers from tulips and peonies to daisies.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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In his autobiography, Wright discusses how his mother prophesied his future as an architect, decorating his nursery with buildings to encourage this development.—
Carrie Hojnicki,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a bonus, the exercise itself will in turn generate good feelings by increasing levels of dopamine and serotonin, two mood-enhancing neurotransmitters, that will reinforce the behavior.—
Leying Tang,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The award honors a Magic player who has dedicated his efforts off the court for the purpose of enhancing other’s lives.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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While the silhouettes remain relatively the same, Queen Camilla regularly experiments with color and patterns, even adorning her coats with sentimental and historic jewelry pieces.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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On a gray and dreary winter day in the city, the vibrant colors and distinguished face adorning a West Philadelphia rowhome are hard to miss.—
Janelle Burrell,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Mix and match them in hanging pots or window boxes, which display their draping forms to best advantage.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The footage subsequently shows the suspect grabbing leaves from the front yard and draping them over the camera lens to avoid further detection.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Saturday’s event at Hansen Dam in San Fernando Valley brought Angelenos together with the common purpose of enhancing and beautifying neighborhoods to ensure that Los Angeles shines on the world stage.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Acclaimed restaurant designer John O’Brien is beautifying the space.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Enriching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enriching. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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