richens

Definition of richensnext
present tense third-person singular of richen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for richens
Verb
  • And that only enriches and deepens that original story for us.
    Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Iran now enriches uranium to near weapons-grade levels of 60%, the only country in the world without a nuclear weapons program to do so.
    Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Last year, master distiller Brian Prewitt told Robb Report that the Commonwealth’s hot, humid summers and mild winters mean that more water evaporates as part of the angel’s share than alcohol.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Those imposing wooden doors open onto a lobby where stress evaporates.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Nothing is more onerous than big tech, which extracts both natural and human resources and erodes our ability to self-govern.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The pressure cooker extracts maximum richness from a pack of chicken wings or a pile of leftover bones in under an hour, producing a versatile homemade chicken stock that works everywhere from chicken noodle soup to risotto and braises.
    Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Driving a backup car after crashing in the Duels intensifies Byron’s challenge to three-peat.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Nigerian energy companies have ramped up oil production over the past year as the government intensifies its efforts to restart dormant refineries and monetize untapped gas reserves.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Civil discourse strengthens democracy.
    Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Masashi Kitazawa, professor of Environmental & Occupational Health at UC Irvine, said the study further strengthens the possible causal link between particulate matter and Alzheimer's disease.
    Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This, in turn, deepens the impression of Downtown as a dangerous place.
    Emily Galvin Almanza, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Set during the Second Intifada, the shows how the two kids form a bond that deepens under the guidance of Dan, a 30-year-old former surf champion who becomes their mentor.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Trading for Vucevic fortifies Boston’s front court–and provides a valuable play-making skill set to complement Jaylen Brown in a season worthy of MVP consideration.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Beyond aesthetics, the $11 formula fortifies your fingernails, no matter how damaged.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Through a nuanced use of light, the film enhances emotional expression and brings each character’s vivid journey to life.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The bittersweet musical numbers lend all the characters — even the comic-relief ones — some modicum of humanity, and Latif’s playful visual style enhances the ironic elements of the tale.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Richens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richens. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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