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 Gently pour out liquid from bowl, leaving behind any white starch accumulated at the bottom. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026 Hydrolyzed wheat protein and wheat starch provide additional conditioning and temporarily reinforce damaged hair. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026 According to Morris, corn has a fibrous outer layer that our bodies don’t fully break down, and cooking softens that structure while also making its starch more accessible to our digestive enzymes. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 To prevent the shreds from clumping, anti-caking agents like cellulose (a plant fiber made from wood pulp) and potato starch are often added, which can steal moisture from the cheese, affecting its texture. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starch

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Noun

Kanin says as much as 58% of energy consumed by industrial processes can be lost as waste heat.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Speakers noted the Republican nominee's oil and gas investments as the energy sector amasses profits while the Iran war drives up fuel costs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

Garden mum expert QiuXia Chen explains that the differences between potted mums and garden mums relate to their flower size, branching, flowering times, plant habit, and vigor.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
Appropriate pruning and sanitation practices, routine fertilization in accordance with the plant’s needs, and protection from environmental stressors (drought, heat, or cold) are all vital to maintaining vigor.

— Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigor

Noun

Underneath, the meat is white and the juice runs down along the side.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
The 35 mm, meanwhile, plays host to the IWC Caliber 47110, which can be spotted via the see-through sapphire-crystal caseback; that movement has enough juice to be powered for 42 hours.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of juice

Noun

The slight worry is that Zheng will run out of gas at some point after coming through the qualifying tournament and winning six matches in New York.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Coal and gas supply roughly 70% of generation across the top six ASEAN data center markets.

— Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of gas

Noun

Today’s recipe The Chinese flavor in this Chinois chicken salad created for Wolfgang Puck’s Chinois on Main restaurant comes from the dressing ingredients — Chinese mustard, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil and rice vinegar.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
While some people use vinegar to test silver, it isn't recommended for bullion coins because the acid can damage or discolor the surface.

— Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of vinegar

Noun

In addition to tomatoes and cucumbers, gardeners can expect abundant harvests of eggplants, beans, squash, and peppers throughout September, as fall crops move into the picture!

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
Typically made with commodity-quality beans, this potent cup is brewed in a metal pot or filtered through cloth and sweetened with panela (unrefined cane sugar).

— Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026