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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.
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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
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
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Her efforts helped position the foundation for long-term success while reinforcing its mission to enrich opportunities for all Falcons, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Uranium is a key nuclear fuel that can be used to build a nuclear bomb if enriched to high levels.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The two candidates agreed on a number of things, including opposition to a federal ban on hydraulic fracturing to extract oil, support for a ban on oil and gas leases on federal land and support for a boost in the federal minimum wage.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Investigators are also reportedly working to extract data from devices aboard the vessel – including an infrared camera – that may contain additional clues surrounding Lynette Hooker’s disappearance.—
Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes , Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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As these political divides deepen, observers doubt the election’s credibility.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Cultural and political divides deepen in the community, and even within the same household, when a woman brings a single migrant woman into her home.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Most of those gains evaporated in a matter of days.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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However, persistence becomes problematic when PFAS leach or evaporate out of products and into the surrounding environment.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said attacks on Hezbollah would intensify, potentially threatening the talks as Iran has insisted that any deal include the Lebanese militant group.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Earlier, Mars square Pluto may intensify pressure between group expectations and personal boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Environmental advocates, however, argue the RMP helps protects residents near chemical facilities by requiring preventative safety measures and should be strengthened and expanded, according to the Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Still, the web will likely remain heavily censored, experts warned; Tehran is reportedly using Chinese hardware to strengthen its censorship capabilities, further proof that Beijing is exporting the technology that powers its cutting-edge firewall.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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“Richen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richen. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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