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
Rice starch still sops up oil and beefs up strands, but with an even airier spray that stays invisible and smells softly fruity and floral.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
But now, as Frazier advanced, Ali peppered his face with starch-stiff jabs and two-punch counters.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
High in sugar, refined starch, salt, unhealthy fats and additives, these foods have become cheap, easy and appealing.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Pinto Beans Cooked and cooled pinto beans are another great source of resistant starch.
—Laura Schober, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
But now, as Frazier advanced, Ali peppered his face with starch-stiff jabs and two-punch counters.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
High in sugar, refined starch, salt, unhealthy fats and additives, these foods have become cheap, easy and appealing.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Pinto Beans Cooked and cooled pinto beans are another great source of resistant starch.
—Laura Schober, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starch
Noun
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His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continually uplifted others.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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But sure enough, the artist born Frederick John Philip Gibson enlisted Amy Taylor and company for his drum n’ bass-inflected latest single, harnessing the group’s energy and then exploding it with Gesaffelstein-like sirens and typically all-over-the-place vocal triggers.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mulch may help rebuild topsoil and enhance water infiltration, potentially boosting plant vigor.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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It will be measured in the vigor of his curiosity, the depth of his attention, and the audacity of his explorations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In its most useful form, Stevenson’s passion provides confidence, purpose, juice.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Remove from heat and stir in reserved ham and lemon juice.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hollub said the deal helps Oxy focus on its core oil and gas business, especially in the booming Permian, while strengthening its financial position through debt reduction.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Cha 1107-7626 is surrounded by a disk of gas and dust, which constantly falls onto the planet and accumulates during a process that astronomers call accretion.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tooth erosion is caused by the acidity of the vinegar.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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Those who took daily doses of vinegar for 12 weeks reportedly lost about 9% of their body mass.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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Add broth, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, corn and hot pepper sauce.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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China, the biggest foreign buyer of American soybeans for many years, last bought American beans in May and has not bought any for this harvest season, which began in September.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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If he had been convicted on the racketeering charge, Combs could have been given life in prison.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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If convicted, the defendants face from 10 years to life in prison.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Starch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starch. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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