richening

Definition of richeningnext
present participle of richen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for richening
Verb
  • L’Oréal, which was highly acquisitive in 2025, with deals to purchase Kering Beauty, Medik8 and ColorWow, as well as an additional 10 percent stake in Galderma, among other transactions, no doubt will continue enriching its portfolio in the new year.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • And Maduro, both, Juan Orlando Hernandez, were accused of prolific drug trafficking, enriching themselves, corrupting their country, and allowing violence and danger to flourish.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • While heavy crude oil is what is predominantly being drilled for today, its viscous consistency and high levels of metals and sulfur mean extracting and refining this product is significantly more costly than its light crude counterpart.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
  • To achieve the effect of Alma extracting the worm from Elvira’s mouth, Foldberg and his team created several silicone worm pieces and then fed them through a contraption attached to the side of Myren’s face.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The National Weather Service said their radar showed rain about 5,000-to-10,000 feet above sea level over southern Monterey County on Tuesday but that the rain was evaporating before reaching the ground.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The evaporating water increases the humidity around the plant.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • But there were bright spots, too, including awe-inspiring concerts; trips to different cities and countries; and deepening friendships over card games, meals and dancing until the wee hours.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Anjula Acharia is deepening her partnership with Warner Music Group, launching a new management entity under the 5 Junction umbrella less than a year after establishing the label.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Lucas offered to amend the ordinance, removing the requirement for detention facilities, as well as for other facilities or buildings paid for with public safety sales tax money.
    Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
  • If surrounding trees are contributing to harmful debris buildup in your AC unit, pruning overhanging branches or removing the trees might be necessary to protect the unit.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Syrian government and Kurdish forces accuse each other of targeting civilians and hospitals, intensifying humanitarian concerns amid the military standoff.
    Ghaith Alsayed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
  • All those factors have created a dynamic in Congress in which the potency of Republican dissent is intensifying, especially amid the approaching midterm elections, which historically spell trouble for the party in power.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Corps proposed strengthening the bank by implementing riprap, or rocks.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • According to the National Weather Service, a strengthening cold front is making its way across the country toward Nashville.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The ensuing film combines soul with CGI, fortifying the lofty reputation Pixar had already built by 2001, just six years into its theatrical run.
    Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Instead of fortifying their position, the Pats watched while a few competitors stocked up around them.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Richening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richening. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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