STARCH Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

starch

noun

Definition of starch

as in energy

active strength of body or mind a middle-aged woman who has retained the starch of youth

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Recent Examples of starch That’s right, rather than boiling in a separate pot, the pasta cooks right in the skillet, releasing its starches into the broth to create a creamy, glossy sauce. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 26 July 2026 Resistant starch functions more like fiber than traditional starches, Davis explains. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026 Pasta, rice, and potatoes are all sources of resistant starch type 3. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 24 July 2026 Some classic slurries are made with cornstarch, arrowroot, or potato starch, plus water or stock. — Rochelle Bilow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for starch

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Noun

Scientists are curious about the sun's inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Saudi energy infrastructure has been the target of Iranian attacks, and the uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz has had a dramatic effect on the movement – and price – of oil drilled in the Middle East.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

In the same way that London is more than just red buses, black cabs, and a rather large parliamentary clock, England is more than just the vigor of London.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Hao-Yu Lee, a Harris trade acquisition for Michael Lorenzen at the 2023 deadline, has helped inject life and vigor into the lineup.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigor

Noun

Long known as a blocking specialist, though, Humphrey appears to have added some tangible juice to his game further into his career.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Nurses from each division sit at a table of morning medications, flanked by chocolate syrup, apple juice and sticker books.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of juice

Noun

So when gas prices spiked after the war in Iran began, Johnson not only changed her commute but considered a second job or seeking out a roommate for her and her partner.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
And this year, the embassy in this central African country has assisted in securing a $100 million contract to supply two data centers and a gas-to-power plant, in the face of strong competition from China.

— Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of gas

Noun

Clean granite with mild dish soap, warm water, and a soft cloth; avoid acidic cleaners like vinegar or lemon.

— Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Removing Stains From Shutters For hard-to-remove stains on vinyl or wood shutters, use a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and warm water.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of vinegar

Noun

Beyond using high-quality and fresh beans, keeping them whole until just before pulling the espresso is just as important.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Higher-end coffee roasters take more care in sourcing their beans and looking at the health of their supply chain.

— Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of beans

Noun

After returning home, Cheogyal restarted his life and education in his home county Drago (Luhuo in Chinese), located in the rolling grasslands and mountains of a Tibetan region of Sichuan, on the southeastern corner of the Tibet-Qinghai plateau.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Say the necessary thing, confirm the next step, and make your private life less complicated.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026