richens

Definition of richensnext
present tense third-person singular of richen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for richens
Verb
  • Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen Browning the chicken first not only locks in juices but also leaves a fond in the Dutch oven that enriches the broth when deglazed with tomatoes and stock.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Simply refreshing the pot with fresh soil enriches the soil with essential nutrients for the roots.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Hard water is a common cause of these stubborn stains since minerals deposit on the toilet bowl’s surface as the water evaporates.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • And because they’re made of the brand’s ultra moisture-wicking Nulux, sweat pretty much evaporates on sight.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Meeting tools include one-tap minute generation and a circle-to-search gesture that extracts key points in real time.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The piece extracts a section of words from a 1935 essay by philosopher Walter Benjamin and deconstructs them into individual letters, which are then rendered in silver mylar balloons.
    Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Arctic competition intensifies as Russia boosts military presence and China declares itself a ‘near-Arctic state,’ making Greenland crucial for North American defense.
    Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Two days later, Mars conjunct Pluto in your fourth house intensifies emotional undercurrents tied to family, home, or old survival patterns.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Key Takeaways Calcium builds and strengthens bones, while vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.
    T'Keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Perhaps witnessing that transformation strengthens its usefulness to others.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Continue reading … FOOD FIGHT – McRib mystery deepens as McDonald's is sued over what's really inside.
    , FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • However, shares could surge as Uber deepens its foray into AV technology, offering an opportunity to improve its margins.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • That night, Pam fortifies herself with a few drinks and answers when the phone rings.
    Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
  • The Supreme Court’s 6-3 conservative majority regularly fortifies religious rights, but the justices have also been wary of expanding government officials’ exposure to damages in their individual capacities.
    Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The denim industry has found an appreciation for linen and how the fiber enhances and refines what is traditionally considered to be a tough and rugged fabric.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Richens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richens. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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