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Recent Examples of richen
The engine control module will indeed richen up the overall mix in an attempt to bring the excess oxygen in the exhaust back to an appropriately low level—but that will force the other cylinders to be too rich.
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Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 2 Oct. 2020
The manual choke helped richen the Weber carb's fuel mixture to get the engine turned over, but the nearly 50-year-old powerplant didn't want to start.
—John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2020
After the sauce has formed in the pan over medium heat, add a bit of butter to richen the sauce.
—The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2017
Roasting removes the shell and richens the flavor of chestnuts.
—House Beautiful, 30 Sep. 2012
Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 2 Oct. 2020
The manual choke helped richen the Weber carb's fuel mixture to get the engine turned over, but the nearly 50-year-old powerplant didn't want to start.
—John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2020
After the sauce has formed in the pan over medium heat, add a bit of butter to richen the sauce.
—The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2017
Roasting removes the shell and richens the flavor of chestnuts.
—House Beautiful, 30 Sep. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for richen
Verb
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One of those formerly secret locations, Natanz, housed centrifuges for enriching uranium, which could be used in civilian nuclear reactors or enriched further for weapons.—
Jeffrey Fields,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2026
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Birthright citizenship has facilitated immigrant integration and assimilation while enriching American society across generations.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Defense attorneys had lined up a Texas lab regarded as one of the most respected in the nation, with the head of that lab testifying that the testing and analysis of any DNA that could be extracted would take two weeks or less.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Self-reflection is currently an ideal way to deepen our connections.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sharing these discoveries with fellow gardeners deepens our sense of connection and joy.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The summer sun can evaporate water before roots can absorb it.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2026
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With French support all but evaporated, organizers scramble for alternative sources.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The backlash intensified because of timing.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Most importantly, the legislation intensified punishments for those with prior convictions, with the worst offenders looking at a first-degree felony with up to 30 years imprisonment.—
Sean M. Cleary,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Teamwork strengthens as the caring Moon and triumphant Jupiter team up to support your casual friendships and deeper connections.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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The advisory will likely be extended through Friday afternoon and the winds will shift and strengthen.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Richen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richen. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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