as in energy
active strength of body or mind
a middle-aged woman who has retained the starch of youth
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Recent Examples of starch
Cold triggers carrots to convert starches, a type of carbohydrate, into sugar, which prevents the water in the carrots from freezing.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Nov. 2024
As the most basic level, both renditions are made with a starch (bread, rice, or cornbread), veggies, herbs, spices, and broth.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
The bottom line: Unlike other taco joints, Taco Lady chops and fries cubed potatoes instead of frozen fries, resulting in fluffy pieces of starch that soak up all the flavors.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
In addition to its robust roster of fried chicken and baked starch, this decades-old Mooresville staple offers nearly 20 varieties of pie by the slice (about $5.50 each), including fall favorites like apple, pecan and pumpkin.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Nov. 2024
As the most basic level, both renditions are made with a starch (bread, rice, or cornbread), veggies, herbs, spices, and broth.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
The bottom line: Unlike other taco joints, Taco Lady chops and fries cubed potatoes instead of frozen fries, resulting in fluffy pieces of starch that soak up all the flavors.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
In addition to its robust roster of fried chicken and baked starch, this decades-old Mooresville staple offers nearly 20 varieties of pie by the slice (about $5.50 each), including fall favorites like apple, pecan and pumpkin.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starch
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Advertisement Then, in a second wave of strikes, the military said its fighter jets targeted Houthi energy infrastructure in Sanaa.Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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At a time of extreme heat waves, drought, worsening air pollution and rising energy costs, Maryland policymakers must use every resource to deliver relief to consumers.Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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Drive brings passion, vigor, and focus even in the face of significant headwinds.Mary Crossan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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There is one film that serves as a counterpoint, representing the vigor these older characters strive to resurrect.Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The blini feature lemon zest and herbs such as parsley, chives and thyme, and the dill cream blends crème fraîche, lemon juice, shallots and dill.Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Whole mustard seeds, nutmeg, clove and cinnamon fill out the spice and the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar provide more tang!Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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And more recently, Hänni used Rosetta data to identify dimethyl sulfide—a gas that, on Earth, is only known to be produced by living organisms.Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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Twin lobes of super-hot gas, glowing blue in this image, stretch outward from the central star.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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How To Use one cup of white vinegar and two cups of water and submerge the lettuce for about a minute.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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To that end, most experts recommend washing leggings, sports bras, and other high-performance wear inside-out in a mixture of white vinegar and detergent, and then air drying after each use.Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
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As the two try to repair and restore their former life together, Miri desperately tries to keep Leah from slipping between her fingers.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Many Cubans say a second Trump term — combined with their own government’s resistance to make meaningful economic reforms — could spell the worst crisis in their lives.Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Starch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starch. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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