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
Fans familiar with 1985’s beat-tastic, falsetto-fluttery, Technicolor masterpiece Cupid & Psyche 85 may blanch at Songs to Remember’s wispy skeletal attempts at dub and acoustic pop (especially since the album has, until now, been out of print and unavailable on streaming).
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Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2026
A student behind me in line blanched with fear.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
It may be served raw, lightly blanched, or cooked briefly in soups and stews.
—Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
Some bake the vegetable into a classic green bean casserole, others simply blanch them.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
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Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 11 Apr. 2026
A student behind me in line blanched with fear.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
It may be served raw, lightly blanched, or cooked briefly in soups and stews.
—Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
Some bake the vegetable into a classic green bean casserole, others simply blanch them.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanch
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For instance, exposure to ultraviolet light caused most of the lighter and clear plastics to yellow and the darker ones to bleach.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Fake plants and outdoor rugs tend to look worn and sun-bleached very quickly.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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The practice didn’t fade with the modern age; women across generations have kept it alive.—
Boutheina Ben Salem,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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After the rogue’s gallery is introduced early on, nearly everyone except for Tim, Elliot, and Rebecca fades into the background, although delightfully, Emma Thompson nails her brief comedic role as a brusque solicitor handling George’s last will and testament.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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According to a new study that analyzed a combination of satellite images, artificial nighttime lights have brightened Earth by 16% between 2014 and 2022.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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But Greek yogurt, crisp radishes, and fresh lemon juice brighten up the classic.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
5 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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The best use of baking soda for stain removal is as a whitening agent to brighten dingy white or light-colored clothes or household goods.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Blanch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanch. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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