blanching

present participle of blanch

Example Sentences

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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. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanching
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The fading crowd audio under Magic Johnson’s speechless.
    Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
  • 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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