enrichment

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Recent Examples of enrichment Since then, the United States has sought to have Iran give up its uranium enrichment, a process to create fuel for atomic power plants but also to provide material for bombs. Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026 The organization offers scholarships, emergency family assistance and youth enrichment programs designed to give kids stability and connection. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026 The researchers found that people with the highest lifetime enrichment developed Alzheimer’s disease at an average age of 94 and mild cognitive impairment at an average age of 85, compared to age 88 and age 78, respectively, for those with the lowest level of enrichment. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026 Several initial reports speculated that his resignation stemmed from the ongoing federal probe into whether union officials misused licensed funds for personal enrichment. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026 Israel also says Iran should have no domestic nuclear enrichment capabilities whatsoever. Mariia Kashchenko, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026 Shooting and beating American citizens in the streets, demolishing history, covering up obvious crimes, threatening our allies, targeting political adversaries and using the office for personal enrichment are just a few things that have occurred and gone unchecked by powers that control Congress. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026 People with the most enrichment had a 38 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s compared with people with the least enrichment. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Feb. 2026 The session will be led by Smith Village life enrichment director Bridget Murphy and Alicia Keane, a Smith Village resident, who both have accreditation from the national Alzheimer’s Association. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrichment
Noun
  • Digital enhancement software enabled them to lighten and sharpen resolution to also provide a clear facial description of the driver.
    Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The analyst is positive about ConocoPhillips achieving its 2029 free cash flow target, supported by its four major growth projects (NFE, North Field South, Port Arthur, and Willow) and $1 billion in cost reductions and margin enhancements.
    , CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Look for ways to make improvements in your immediate surroundings and even your appearance.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Additional improvements include new landscaping, pedestrian and bike paths connecting E and H Streets to the existing Bayside Park, picnic tables, benches, shade structures and trees.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Athletes might enjoy adding their own flourish to a plate of food, too.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Carreras scored the crucial opening goal, determinedly driving into the box and finishing in an individual flourish that unlocked the match in the 65th minute.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026

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“Enrichment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrichment. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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