richening

Definition of richeningnext
present participle of richen
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Verb
  • Under the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran negotiated by the Obama administration, Iran's enrichment program was monitored by the United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency and limited to enriching uranium to lower levels.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 May 2026
  • Lawmakers should be focused on making life more affordable, not enriching themselves.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • And a system that works for Californians instead of extracting from them.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
  • That lets the term be understood in a range of ways, whether a corporate-friendly approach to conservation, or a new way to talk about extracting marine resources, sustainably or otherwise.
    Natalie Sum Yue Chung, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • And what once looked like a breakthrough moment for this franchise is suddenly hanging in the balance – not gone, but quickly evaporating.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
  • These pump coolant through pipes to dissipate heat from servers rather than evaporating water as has been the case in the past.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Tensions around this trade are deepening – playing out against a backdrop in which Beijing seeks stability in its relationship with the US, but also holds close economic and diplomatic ties with Iran.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
  • While one-person shows are often built to showcase an actor’s shape-shifting skills, Lowe’s script, Meltzer’s direction and Rosenberg’s performance use the many supporting characters as a means of deepening Moses’ story.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • Allow these to regrow and form new plants after removing all the dead.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
  • On Saturday, that included removing Jake LaRavia from the rotation entirely as rookie forward Adou Thiero became the Lakers’ third player off the bench and veteran big man Maxi Kleber moved into the rotation as the ninth option.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • Behind the scenes, though, a scramble has been intensifying to hold together a fragile coalition politically and tenuous competition financially.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
  • But i-Ready is facing mounting backlash, and the revolt is intensifying as parents question how much time children spend on screens at school.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • Senate Minority Leader Doug Beck said property tax reform is important to Senate Democrats, as well as provisions strengthening collective bargaining for first responders.
    Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
  • This creates an immersive experience that allows viewers at home to feel part of the action as well, strengthening the overall sense of community.
    Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Butka’s arrival continues a growing trend this offseason at Boise State, which is fortifying its inside game with taller, stronger bodies.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Think of calcium as fortifying fertilizer for your bones.
    Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Richening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richening. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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