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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 However, many frozen produce items are briefly blanched beforehand, so that may reduce risk and add some measure of safety. — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for blanch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanch
  1. bleach
  2. fade
  3. brighten
  4. whiten
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  • Corals – which have been severely bleached along the entire Tanzanian coastline, and largely wiped out around Zanzibar – are being replanted, to try to grow new populations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of bleach
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  • The anger, the criticism, and the frustration of missing an opportunity have faded after a victory over the Giants.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Eleven Swiss cantons have introduced birth allowances over the years, and one study found that the payments increased fertility, mainly among lower-income immigrants, but the effect quickly faded.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of fade
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  • And if your shower’s grout lines don’t need to be replaced, brighten them with baking soda and water.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The solid showing brightens the outlook two weeks before the Sun Belt opener.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of brighten
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  • As the years have gone on and his hair has whitened, Gere has become nearly as famous for his charity and his spirituality as his acting.
    — Allen Salkin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Bleach can be used occasionally to whiten grout or sanitize small tile areas.
    — Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of whiten

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“Blanch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanch. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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