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
Pasta water: The starches that remain in the water after cooking noodles help thicken sauce.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
To assemble, dust your work surface with corn starch, and portion out 12 balls of mochi.
—Ingu Chen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
Berg said Americans should look for starches that might be listed under other terms on food labels.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
The predominant flavors are salt and starch, unattractive in print but deeply comforting on a steaming spoon.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
To assemble, dust your work surface with corn starch, and portion out 12 balls of mochi.
—Ingu Chen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
Berg said Americans should look for starches that might be listed under other terms on food labels.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
The predominant flavors are salt and starch, unattractive in print but deeply comforting on a steaming spoon.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starch
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In a Wednesday call, the leaders discussed a partial ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine that would involve both countries refraining from attacking the other's energy infrastructure, including nuclear power plants and oil refineries.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke on Wednesday about a partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure amid broader efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension - the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Such pruning renews plant vigor and encourages new healthy shoots.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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In 2017, McDonald’s began offering Honest Kids as the default beverage option in its Happy Meals, replacing Minute Maid apple juice.—
Seth Goldman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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For a bit of spice, use hot vegetable juice. 10 of 10 Old-Fashioned Beef Stew View Recipe A dish best made in the slow cooker, this five ingredient recipe combines vegetables, potatoes, beef, and classic spices that come together in just minutes.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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However, some people report mild side effects like gas and bloating, which often go away with time.1 In rare cases, probiotics can cause blood infections.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
10 Mar. 2025
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These objects are thought to form like stars when dense patches in vast clouds of gas and dust collapse.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Rainer turned out organic foie gras, accompanied by jelly of black cherry and kombu vinegar, as well as a Portuguese gamba, with a kanzuri (Japanese chili paste) crustacean bisque.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
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Natural weed killers use vinegar, iron, or essential oils to kill weeds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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This concept, detailed in his Nicomachean Ethics, links happiness to living a meaningful life in accordance with reason.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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In 2021, a Facebook post from Combs sang her praises as controlling all aspects of his life.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Starch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starch. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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