blanch

verb

ˈblanch How to pronounce blanch (audio)
Definition of blanchnext
as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color a good washing with bleach should blanch these yellowed sheets

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Recent Examples of blanch Sturdier greens like kale and Swiss chard can be blanched for an additional layer of protection. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 July 2026 How to Enjoy Them Richter enjoys lightly blanching green beans and tossing them with olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs, and pistachios or almonds. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026 This World Cup lead-up has also been about the FIFAfication of America, where even notorious former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter blanches at the level of cronyism, politicization and money-grabbing on display. — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026 Fresh herb oils often call for more steps, including blanching, drying and blending. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blanch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanch
  1. bleach
  2. fade
  3. brighten
  4. whiten
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  • There have also been concerns over toilet paper that is bleached, as bleaching can create dioxins, and concerns over toilet paper that includes formaldehyde, a carcinogen.
    — Jillian Pretzel, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers first treated the cotton with sodium dithionite, a reducing agent, before bleaching it with hydrogen peroxide under alkaline conditions.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of bleach
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  • None of this happened by accident, and the proof is in the long list of former Dell competitors from its founding era, who have faded into oblivion.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The sense of historic possibility that once made the jihadi movement so threatening to Western countries has faded.
    — Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of fade
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  • On overcast afternoons, the sky often brightened as the evening wore on, as if the world were turning in reverse.
    — Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Saturn, meanwhile, continues to brighten in the east during the late evening, making this an increasingly good time to point binoculars or, better still, a small telescope toward the ringed planet.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of brighten
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  • The bestselling whitening strips have more than 62,000 positive reviews.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a bullet hole in Hal’s forehead, as well as a significant accumulation of snow on his already whitening hair.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of whiten

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“Blanch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanch. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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