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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  • Hayu, a global reality TV hub from NBCUniversal, enriches Sky's extensive catalogue.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • However, reading Homer’s epic probably enriches the experience of viewing The Odyssey and deepens your understanding of adaptation and artistic interpretation.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
Definition of enriches
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  • This could be a daily task when the weather is hot, especially when your spillers are in a small container or a coconut husk hanging flower basket, as the moisture evaporates more quickly.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
  • Unglazed terracotta pots require frequent watering because moisture evaporates through the clay.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
Definition of evaporates
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  • Space startup Interlune revealed a new technology that extracts 99% pure helium-3 from standard Grade A helium.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • So instead of getting magnesium that has been smelted via the Pidgeon process, Lola extracts the stuff from seawater via electrolysis, powered by solar.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
Definition of extracts
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  • The president addressed a smaller, heavily secured gathering Friday as his administration intensifies its legal and rhetorical attacks on journalists.
    — Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
  • The Chinese Communist Party purged another top official Tuesday, as Xi Jinping intensifies his anti-corruption drive.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of intensifies
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  • Pre-workout supplements increase energy and athletic performance acutely, while collagen strengthens connective tissue and helps prevent injury over time.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
  • Budson explained that reading facial expressions, body language and tone of voice strengthens connections between brain cells and helps build new ones.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of strengthens
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  • At the same time, an already untenable diplomatic effort to end the war has faltered once again as mistrust deepens between the longtime adversaries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • As creation gets easier and volume grows, fragmentation deepens rather than resolves.
    — Benjamin Faes, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of deepens
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  • Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.
    — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Definition of fortifies
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  • This move significantly enhances Sky's entertainment package, allowing existing Hayu subscribers via Sky Marketplace to access it through their main Sky subscription.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • How Simtriyo Works Simtriyo enhances the activity of natural chemical messengers in the brain that impact behavior, says Kelly Johnson-Arbor, MD, a toxicologist at MedStar Health in Washington, DC.
    — Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of enhances
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“Richens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richens. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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