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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The administration tried to freeze funding that Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act directed to clean energy, turning that particular clock back to 2022.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Then Curry got hot, and the Warriors fed off his energy.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 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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Michelle Ruiz called 911 at 1:36 p.m. Sunday to report smelling gas, worrying there was a fire in her apartment building on La Salle St. near W. 124th St. in Morningside Heights, cops said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Ensure that everyone in your home knows where your gas and electric shutoff controls are and how to use them.—
Tyler Faurot,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Milk and vinegar or lemon juice are often touted as the best way to make your own buttermilk, and while this method works just fine, there are occasions where even milk is out of the question!—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices, stir, and bring to a boil.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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Required reading Natasha Jonas: A day in the life of a world champion (Photo: Zac Goodwin / PA Images via Getty Images) Sarah Shephard spent 10 years at Sport magazine before becoming Deputy Head of Content at The Coaches' Voice.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.—
Clay Risen,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Starch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starch. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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