richening

verb

present participle of richen
as in enriching

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for richening
  1. enriching
  2. extracting
  3. evaporating
  4. deepening
  5. removing
  6. intensifying
  7. strengthening
  8. fortifying
Verb
  • Most of all, Culp engineered a cultural reboot that’s enriching all three freestanding players to this day.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • Gas seeps out of the magma and diffuses into the atmosphere, in theory enriching it in oxygen, silicon hydride and silicon monoxide, while going the other way the magma absorbs ammonia, methane and water vapor from the atmosphere.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of enriching
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  • The analyst’s value has shifted from extracting data to interrogating what the system surfaces.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Even better, because SM Energy is extracting minerals horizontally 7,500 feet underground, Draco will minimize oil and gas surface activity in that area.
    — Aaron Harber, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
Definition of extracting
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  • 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
  • This means more of the sun's energy goes into evaporating plant and soil moisture as opposed to causing the temperature to rise.
    — Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of evaporating
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  • Mainstream distribution keeps deepening while the briefs fly.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • China’s tech giants are deepening their push into enterprise AI to drive profits.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of deepening
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  • Advocates say the strategy encourages more diverse applicants, like first-generation students, by removing barriers to entry and boosting awareness of the often-generous scholarships available at private institutions.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Harris indicated the markets for those players were not good enough to warrant removing them from the current team.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of removing
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  • Growing populations and expanding industries are intensifying freshwater shortages across parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, increasing the need for sustainable water supplies.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky is intensifying appeals to the United States and NATO allies for Patriot missile interceptors.
    — Vasilisa Stepanenko, Los Angeles Times, 1 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
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  • 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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