as in bleaching
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 blanching
Its generous capacity is perfect for preparing stews and chilis, batch cooking, blanching vegetables, and even poaching.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanching
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The Laundress Whites Detergent really boosts the brightness of everything—and no yellowish tint that often comes from bleaching clothes.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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More than that, the YouTuber decided to rid her face of eyebrows, bleaching the hairs above her eyes to match the hue of her hair.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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The fading crowd audio under Magic Johnson’s speechless.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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Because of it, their once-fading playoff chances suddenly look like a sure thing.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Blanching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanching. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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