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
Yukon gold potatoes are shaved to a thickness of about a millimeter, layered with butter and a little corn starch and baked.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The turnip-cabbage hybrid delivers a subtly sweet flavor and natural starches for thickening the soup.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Each packs several pieces of shrimp in a thick, chewy wheat-starch wrapper that glows almost silvery under the light.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Popcorn is a whole-grain carbohydrate containing starch that the body breaks down into glucose during digestion.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The turnip-cabbage hybrid delivers a subtly sweet flavor and natural starches for thickening the soup.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Each packs several pieces of shrimp in a thick, chewy wheat-starch wrapper that glows almost silvery under the light.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Popcorn is a whole-grain carbohydrate containing starch that the body breaks down into glucose during digestion.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starch
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Ukrainian energy minister Denys Shmyal said the Russians had attacked the backbone of the country’s energy grid, including high voltage 750 kV and 330 kV overhead lines and two thermal power plants.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The two former Soviet republics, Armenia and Azerbaijan, agreed under the deal to reopen key transportation routes and bolster cooperation with the United States in energy, technology and economy.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Within Portugal, fado has had its ups and downs in popularity, but the genre is finally seeing a new era embrace its sound with vigor.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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From residency dropout to bestseller In the last few years, Attia has become a household name for those curious about longevity medicine, the science behind extending one’s lifespan while protecting health and vigor.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Researchers adapted the playbook for studying young children to stage a juice party for Kanzi.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Employee food handler cards were expired, insect traps were hanging from the ceiling in the food prep area and raw meat juice was found in the bottom of the freezer.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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That leads to high temperatures, which create a glowing protostar due to the rapid (kinetic) motion of the internal gas particles, and eventually, after a few tens of millions of years, the core temperatures rise high enough (above 4 million K or so) that nuclear fusion of hydrogen begins.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Signaling the need for change Strazik worked in GE’s aviation engine and gas power businesses before taking over what was then GE Power in 2021.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The sauce—made with miso, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a dollop of mayo—doubles as both a marinade for the chicken and finishing drizzle.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Feb. 2026
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Place the racks in a large, heavy-duty black plastic trash bag and spray them liberally with undiluted vinegar.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Mediterranean diet has nuts, beans and fish as primary sources of protein, and MyPlate focuses on lean meats as well.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The supplies include rice, beans, pasta, cans of tuna and solar lamps that will be delivered by the Catholic Church and Caritas.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Her life’s work was stolen early Monday when thieves swiped a shipping box containing many of her puppets from outside her Beachwood Canyon apartment.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Food preferences begin in the first years of life, so the findings of the study are alarming, said Jane Houlihan, research director for Healthy Babies, Bright Futures, an alliance of nonprofits, scientists and donors with a mission of reducing babies’ exposures to neurotoxic chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Starch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starch. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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