richened

past tense of richen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for richened
Verb
  • If a star consumes them, its outer layers become chemically enriched, which can be detected from afar.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
  • Of that total, more than 970 pounds were enriched up to 60%.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Elsewhere, Broadway tours evaporated as leadership increasingly shifted focus toward campus rentals and a handful of special events, including a Mark Twain Prize ceremony honoring Bill Maher.
    Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
  • Thoughts of wedding plans evaporated.
    Stephanie Mack, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Well, that individual that has extracted themselves from that social context, that story of their experience kind of ends there.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • About six months later, in March of this year, investigators received confirmation that a DNA profile was extracted from the remains.
    David Chiu, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • But inconsistencies between location data and statements Brian Hooker made to investigators have intensified scrutiny on the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, a US official familiar with the criminal investigation told CNN.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
  • The United States has also intensified pressure on Iran by enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports, citing Tehran’s threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for global oil and natural gas exports.
    Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • The company has also deepened ties with major technology players including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, even as competition intensifies across the AI industry.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
  • The rampage, blamed on a man from the Arab town of Taybeh, deepened tensions after settler violence and a Palestinian baby’s killing in the West Bank.
    Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • The ruling strengthened the regional government’s position in a dispute that has fueled weeks of protests ahead of next month’s assembly elections.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 June 2026
  • The network has been expanded, strengthened, and stress-tested so police, fire, EMS, and federal agencies can communicate if an emergency occurs.
    Edward F. Davis, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • Eco effort While the property has removed single-use plastics from the guest rooms and spa, small single-use plastic water bottles are still prevalent throughout the hotel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
  • The papery outer layers are removed before consumption, helping reduce exposure.
    Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • For months, Mexican authorities have fortified security in an effort to offset concerns, following several days of violence that paralyzed World Cup host city Guadalajara in February.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 June 2026
  • Select options that are vitamin C-fortified, such as breakfast cereals or juices.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
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“Richened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richened. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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