RICHENING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

richening

verb

present participle of richen

as in enriching

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Hotel loyalty programs are shifting focus from just points and free nights to enriching the entire travel experience.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Of course, wealthy parents can be irresponsible, and low-income parents can create loving, enriching homes.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of enriching

Verb

Asteroid mining is also mentioned as a potential opportunity, which would entail extracting metals and other critical resources from near-Earth and main-belt asteroids.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Rather than burning coal for energy or converting it into fuels, the process focuses on extracting carbon-rich molecular structures that can serve as feedstock for advanced engineering materials.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of extracting

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Despite this seemingly critical importance to the automaker at a time when its profit margins are evaporating, Tesla may be contemplating a future without China.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
Book review sections are evaporating; NPR has been eviscerated; and social media followings no longer seem to be reliably converting into book sales.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Definition of evaporating

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In her new role, the company said Kanemitsu will oversee its strategic vision and day-to-day operations across Japan, focusing on accelerating customer success, deepening partner relationships and driving regional growth.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
Lake Mead, the reservoir on the Arizona-Nevada border that is a crucial source of water for the American Southwest, sank to its record-lowest levels in the past week, raising concerns about deepening water supply cuts affecting millions of people.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of deepening

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Despite the use of search dogs and removing slabs of concrete, police came up empty.

— Eileen Murphy, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
The order prevents anyone from withholding or obstructing necessary treatment or removing, discharging, or transferring the child while the court considers the case.

— Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of removing

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Yet research carried out by The Athletic shows the trend is rapidly intensifying.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
As protests against the dismissal of Ukraine’s young reformist defense minister spread out across its major cities, Moscow has been intensifying its rocket blitzes.

— Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of intensifying

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That means strengthening the connection between our clubs and their communities, creating unforgettable experiences for fans, and making sure the excitement generated this summer becomes lasting momentum for Major League Soccer.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
The Cubs also improved to 32-15 since June 11, strengthening their hold on the top spot in the NL wild-card standings.

— CBS News, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of strengthening

Verb

Residents were busy fortifying their properties ahead of the peak of the weather event, as city officials positioned crews early to begin working on lining the shore with berms.

— Lesley Marin, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Paramount now must strengthen its case for a high-stakes trial while fortifying Paramount’s existing businesses and managing uncertainty among the employee base.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of fortifying

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