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 Celery can be frozen fresh, but Brekke recommends blanching celery before storing it in the freezer. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026 There's no need to blanch bell peppers before freezing. — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 Harris also shows us the burn scars that ripple up Racine’s arm and across Anaia’s face, textured skin that makes strangers blanch, to which Racine lashes out defensively. — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026 It’s brined, blanched, glazed, dry-aged, fried, grilled, then basted in the wok with oil; the entire process takes five days to prepare. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blanch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanch
  1. bleach
  2. fade
  3. brighten
  4. whiten
Verb
  • Light, almost bleached, jeans and white denim are having a main-character moment in 2026.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 July 2026
  • Wet grass is susceptible to fungal infections like rust disease, dollar spot, and red thread, which can cause bleached or dead grass or orange spots on individual blades of grass.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Definition of bleach
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  • Markets had become comfortable with the idea that the conflict would gradually fade into the background but recent developments suggest that assumption may have been premature.
    — Hugh Leask,Chloe Taylor,Lee Ying Shan,Yun Li, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • As the dance went on, more voices joined in and the music gradually faded, eventually disappearing.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of fade
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  • Tie a bandana around the back of your cap to brighten up a classic style.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Her rich brunette color was brightened with shimmering, blonde highlights that were especially apparent in her half-up braid crown.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 July 2026
Definition of brighten
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  • Use baking soda to treat stains in your laundry, freshen and soften fabrics, and boost bleach whitening abilities.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
  • The chemical remains an ingredient in countless products from whitening toothpastes to eyeshadows, although the FDA did ban its inclusion in household soap products in 2016.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
Definition of whiten

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