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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
Roasting removes the shell and richens the flavor of chestnuts.
—House Beautiful, 30 Sep. 2012
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
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
Roasting removes the shell and richens the flavor of chestnuts.
—House Beautiful, 30 Sep. 2012
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for richen
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Washington’s invigorating performance goes far beyond charisma and technique to enrich the role with an imaginative repertory of seemingly spontaneous gestures: a chilling series of gun-pointing fingers when in doubt; the removal of a diamond earring at a point of financial need.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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The event is also philanthropic: proceeds benefit the Baha Mar Resort Foundation and the Mark Knowles Children’s Initiative, charities dedicated to enriching the Bahamian community and nurturing the next generation of tennis talent.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Running a raw-level recovery tool to scan the entire disk and extract the PST file.—
Chongwei Chen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In a work as captivated with pastoral landscapes as the haunting glow of a tube TV, Vermette extracts possibility from every shot, down to crossfading that recalls the expressiveness of silent cinema.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Laureano has deepened his hitting groove so far with his team.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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In short, a healthy conflict serves as a reminder that the relationship can survive tough moments and even deepen because of them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Finally, after years in comedy clubs and the promise of other series suddenly evaporated.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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The movie vibrates with energy when Luke is discovering Ashiq/Aysha’s world, but that feeling evaporates for entire stretches later on, as the filmmakers follow the characters back to their normal lives.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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While Iran frames its warnings as a measure to deter future attacks, the U.S. and its allies view Iran's intensifying rhetoric as likely to heighten regional tensions.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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This stuff is a powerful oxidizer that, while not flammable by itself, will accelerate and intensify combustion of rubber balloons, clothing, hair, skin, eye tissue and other things that burn when used around open flames such as bongs, joints, and cigarettes.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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The only power play Newcastle has left is to keep Isak and strengthen in other areas, with midfield and defence key too.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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While Italy aims to strengthen its vital connection to Sicily, China has been systematically building the world's highest bridges.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Richen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richen. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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