richens

Definition of richensnext
present tense third-person singular of richen
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Verb
  • Zaslav has become a symbol of a changing Hollywood, where jobs and budgets are being sacrificed to M&A and consolidation that enriches a handful of insiders.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Get the recipe > Maple syrup enriches the batter for this bread pudding redolent with cinnamon and studded with raisins.
    SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Within an hour, half the conversation evaporates.
    Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
  • In higher temperatures, moisture evaporates faster from the ground, plants and surface water.
    The Conversation, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Experts have warned regional countries against cozying up to the Kremlin, which often extracts major economic concessions in exchange for assistance.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
  • If someone extracts your phone's data through this vulnerability, that information could be exposed.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • So a familiar roster with a familiar coaching staff slogging through a nightmarish first month only intensifies the scrutiny.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Drought intensifies after record-dry start to 2026 A dearth of rain and snow in the first three months of 2026 has helped stoke this spring’s drought.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Early delivery of warship strengthens fleet readiness The project is the second carrier availability to be completed on schedule or ahead of schedule from the Virginia shipyard.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Now, research strengthens an alternative theory that attributes the cooling to a violent cluster of volcanic eruptions.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Corporate interests hurt land-lease residents As Central Florida’s housing crisis deepens, a quieter emergency is unfolding in land-lease communities all across the Orlando area.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
  • After the three are released, their relationship deepens amid the challenges of rejoining society on the outside.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Excited yet anxious over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Justin Faulk immediately fortifies Detroit’s second defense pair next to Ben Chiarot.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This investment expands the production of the Bushmaster, supports jobs, boosts sovereign capacity and enhances Australian manufacturing capabilities, standing ready to efficiently meet international demand.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Richens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richens. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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