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 The 1-ounce formula is talc-free, vegan, and cruelty-free, and according to Native, it’s made with 10 ingredients, including tapioca starch. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Meals are frequently centered on a starch, such as pasta, risotto, or polenta, and are often paired with red or white wine. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026 Beans can help control blood sugar because their protein, fiber, and resistant starch slow sugar absorption. — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, HEALTH, 6 Sep. 2026 Gently pour out liquid from bowl, leaving behind any white starch accumulated at the bottom. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starch

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Noun

But fear not, Lisa will be channeling that energy into her art.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
It was deemed Biden’s signature climate law, providing hundreds of billions of dollars for tax credits and programs to bolster the clean energy sector (much of that funding was repealed by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act).

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

To prepare to lead in these areas, CISOs must approach AI readiness with the same vigor and care as AI adoption, building the skills, judgment and development opportunities employees need to govern AI effectively.

— Haris Pylarinos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigor

Noun

The rest was onshore coalbed methane, or coal seam gas, and those resources aren’t in growth mode either.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
As shoppers cut spending in the face of high gas and food prices, businesses have pulled more levers to boost profitability and appease investors.

— Ryan Baker, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of gas

Noun

Add the heavy cream, oil, egg, egg yolk, hot water, vanilla and vinegar and whisk for 1 minute until evenly combined and smooth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
The creamy chipotle is a superlative pink sauce, with a familiar smokiness heightened by the addition of garlic confit, lime and vinegar.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of vinegar

Noun

Start with a can of beans, then choose your own adventure from there.

— Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Sodium reduction stays foundational, but potassium, abundant in bananas, potatoes, beans, spinach and yogurt, is likely to appear more prominently in guidelines, apps and food-tracking tools.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026