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richens

verb

present tense third-person singular of richen
as in enriches

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  1. enriches
  2. evaporates
  3. extracts
  4. intensifies
  5. strengthens
  6. deepens
  7. fortifies
  8. enhances
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  • Least Heat-Moon is part-indigenous, and his sensitive awareness of race, class, and historical inequalities enriches his anthropological, but poetic style.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • For some anglers, catching a native trout enriches the experience of angling — especially when the fish are eager to rise to a dry fly as a Gila trout can be.
    — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of enriches
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  • An exceptional drought in 2026 has made the riverbed dry, which could complicate efforts to get the entire release into Lake Hefner as water soaks into the dry ground and evaporates into the air.
    — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026
  • African ecommerce company Jumia’s 2019 New York Stock Exchange debut showed how fast ‘African growth story’ enthusiasm evaporates even after initially hitting a record high valuation months after IPO.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of evaporates
Verb
  • Smart Document Capture extracts financial information from invoices, receipts and other documents directly into Xero.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Under a contract with Konza Health, the new system automatically extracts emergency room records covering more than 10,000 diagnostic conditions.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of extracts
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  • The disclosure intensifies criticism of officials who dismissed concerns about sailors’ conditions as the administration offers no clear timeline for ending the war.
    — Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Deforestation contributes to erosion, damages biodiverse areas, threatens wildlife and humans who rely on the forest, and intensifies disasters from extreme weather.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of intensifies
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  • Polo strengthens to a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean off the western coast of Mexico.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • This approach strengthens both domestic and international private investment in companies based in Spain, while also attracting foreign businesses that see Spain as an attractive location to establish their operations.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of strengthens
Verb
  • But their interest deepens after reading Buffett’s annual letters, which became required reading for many investors, and hearing him speak in interviews.
    — Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Their bond deepens with the wry neuroses and gradually dropped defenses of many a midlife romantic comedy, though Parkinson’s complicates matters in unusual, empathetically explored ways.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of deepens
Verb
  • The addition of cotton and raw material-producing countries like Egypt and Ethiopia further fortifies a strong sourcing platform that already includes manufacturing giants India and China.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Defensively, the return of Daley and Wyatt fortifies a line that already had two other starters back in Mario Landino and Tyrique Tucker.
    — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of fortifies
Verb
  • And a structured educational experience enhances their stability and trust during uncertain times.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Sell it to someone else and make way for a setup that enhances your day-to-day life.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhances
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“Richens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richens. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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