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
It’s brined, blanched, glazed, dry-aged, fried, grilled, then basted in the wok with oil; the entire process takes five days to prepare.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The key is to blanch it before freezing, which will better preserve its flavor and texture.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Not all that long ago, Fox and Telemundo likely would have blanched at an ad that encourages sports fans to get up from their sofas.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Keane soaks the broccoli rabe, blanches it and squeezes out the bitter liquid.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The key is to blanch it before freezing, which will better preserve its flavor and texture.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Not all that long ago, Fox and Telemundo likely would have blanched at an ad that encourages sports fans to get up from their sofas.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Keane soaks the broccoli rabe, blanches it and squeezes out the bitter liquid.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanch
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The wheat straw was then cut into smaller pieces and pretreated to remove dust and other fine particles, and then bleached.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Reichert suggests using a stiff push broom and lemon juice; the acid in the lemon juice partners with sunshine to bleach out stains.—
Emerson Latham,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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While desirable homes still sell quickly, frenzied bidding wars have faded.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Deadheading Is Another Form Of Pinching Back Deadheading is similar to pinching back, but it is done once the flowers begin to fade.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Layer recessed lights, sconces, and floor lamps to brighten low-light areas.—
Jody Garlock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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With continued use, the eye gel can help reduce crow’s feet and other fine lines around the eye area, smooth out under-eye bags, and even brighten up the area for a more awake-looking glow.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2026
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Baking soda is great for whitening and removing stains, and sometimes nothing is tougher than coffee and tea stains left behind on our favorite ceramic mugs.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
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This uses a chemical solution of 2% hydrogen peroxide with the abrasive calcium pyrophosphate to whiten your teeth.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Blanch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanch. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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