richen

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Recent Examples of richen The engine control module will indeed richen up the overall mix in an attempt to bring the excess oxygen in the exhaust back to an appropriately low level—but that will force the other cylinders to be too rich. Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 2 Oct. 2020 The manual choke helped richen the Weber carb's fuel mixture to get the engine turned over, but the nearly 50-year-old powerplant didn't want to start. John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2020 After the sauce has formed in the pan over medium heat, add a bit of butter to richen the sauce. The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2017 Roasting removes the shell and richens the flavor of chestnuts. House Beautiful, 30 Sep. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for richen
Verb
  • The development process of this series has been remarkably rewarding, with Hrithik’s distinctive artistic vision and Eshaan Roshan’s dynamic energy and unwavering commitment enriching the narrative.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The program’s mission is to enrich arts education, spark curiosity about the craft of filmmaking, and inspire a lifelong love of storytelling through film.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Firefighters used a crane to extract him from the tunnel opening.
    Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) in the United Kingdom announced in an August press release that specialists in its Face Lab were able to digitally extract face masks from corpses found in the Cordillera Oriental region of eastern Colombia.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The following year, several lawmakers were accused of failing to report income or disclose kickbacks, deepening public frustration.
    Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The board’s challenge lies in deepening their expertise while being intentional about protecting their bandwidth given the sheer volume of information and pace of change.
    Lara Abrash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick and stock is nearly evaporated, about 50 minutes.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Volatile solvents, such as isododecane, evaporate quickly to deliver instant payoff, while emollients keep lips soft and moisturized for comfortable wear.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The dispute underscores an intensifying divide within the Democratic Party between establishment forces aligned with major donors and progressives who say those same networks are shutting out grassroots women candidates.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The tech titan has intensified its efforts to bolster affordable housing in recent years.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy said in his nightly address Sunday that Kyiv was working closely with the White House to strengthen its defensive capabilities, including its long-range capabilities.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Oakland voters, meanwhile, overwhelmingly favored establishing the commission in 2016 and strengthening its authority in 2020.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Richen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richen. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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