richens

Definition of richensnext
present tense third-person singular of richen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for richens
Verb
  • Iran now enriches uranium to near weapons-grade levels of 60%, the only country in the world without a nuclear weapons program to do so.
    Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The passionate youthfulness here and the spa’s holistic, restorative aura might seem like odd bedfellows, but the chemistry between the two enriches rather than contradicts the overall vibe of cool, refined, New York-ness.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Viguera evaporates the alcohol from spirits to create mocktails that retain the complexity of their originals.
    Melinda Joe, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
  • When the water evaporates, minerals like calcium and magnesium, are left behind.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The pressure cooker extracts maximum richness from a pack of chicken wings or a pile of leftover bones in under an hour, producing a versatile homemade chicken stock that works everywhere from chicken noodle soup to risotto and braises.
    Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
  • In autonomous tests, the robot unscrews bottle caps, extracts individual pills from organizers despite occlusion, dispenses precise syringe volumes under variable resistance, and selects small metal parts from cluttered containers.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Nigerian energy companies have ramped up oil production over the past year as the government intensifies its efforts to restart dormant refineries and monetize untapped gas reserves.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
  • When temperatures drop below 32 degrees after dark, the city activates enhanced Code Blue, which intensifies outreach and relaxes shelter rules to bring more people indoors.
    Jeffrey Ginsburg, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Trust that tending to your foundations strengthens your public success.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
  • If money, knowledge, or labor feel uneven, propose simple rules and choose transparency, because trust strengthens when everyone sees the same numbers.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This overreliance deepens inequities and fuels resentment.
    Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Proper aging concentrates glutamic acid, boosts umami and deepens flavor.
    Shindy Chen February 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Trading for Vucevic fortifies Boston’s front court–and provides a valuable play-making skill set to complement Jaylen Brown in a season worthy of MVP consideration.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Beyond aesthetics, the $11 formula fortifies your fingernails, no matter how damaged.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The instant espresso enhances the chocolate flavoring as if there isn't enough chocolate already.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The conditioner’s nourishing formula also tames frizz, boosts moisture, and enhances shine.
    Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Richens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/richens. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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