richening

Definition of richeningnext
present participle of richen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for richening
Verb
  • For more than four decades, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County has focused on building a vibrant, connected Jewish community, supporting education, strengthening institutions, and enriching Jewish life.
    Igor Alterman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The level of enrichment needed for nuclear power is under 4%, but Iran began enriching uranium as much as 60% after Trump pulled out of the nuclear deal in 2018.
    Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Many residents from rural areas have lived on the same land for generations, watching a cycle of outside companies profit from extracting the state's resources — from timber to coal and oil and gas — only to pollute and abandon communities afterward.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Many residents from rural areas have lived on the same land for generations, watching a cycle of outside companies profit from extracting the state’s resources — from timber to coal and oil and gas — only to pollute and abandon communities afterward.
    Margie Mason, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of collapsing indefinitely or evaporating completely through Hawking radiation, the black hole reaches a stable state.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
  • That’s one indication that physical shortages, rather than bad vibes alone, are being priced in (the reverse effect happened during the pandemic, when spot prices plunged because of evaporating demand).
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly in no rush to leave his temporary home, deepening frustrations for his brother, King Charles III.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Each movement revealed a little more, deepening the intrigue of what lay beneath the surface.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • He is then seen slowly approaching the victim, checking his surroundings, and removing his shoes before grabbing her from behind.
    Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The surgery involved removing 40 percent of Erbert's skull and required a follow-up skull implant surgery, per the Los Angeles Times.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The people were lodging complaints about the government's intensifying crackdown on the internet that has seen regular shutdowns of cellphone internet connections, blocked popular messaging apps and cut access to thousands of other websites and digital services.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Get ready to hear a lot more about El Niño during the next several months — and maybe even longer — as the infamous climate cycle returns again, developing and intensifying in the Pacific Ocean near the equator.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Use that Martian heat to scaffold your own determination, strengthening you to handle long-term commitment.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Democracy is strengthening worldwide, according to a leading index, but the improvement is far from universal.
    Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The serum is formulated with a holy grail powerhouse that consists of a fortifying complex, firming complex, and Matrixyl 3000—all pivotal for minimizing signs of aging.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Analysts noted similar activity occurred before last year’s Operation Midnight Hammer strikes, suggesting a pattern of fortifying critical facilities in anticipation of attacks.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Richening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richening. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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