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 Allison Wells, a senior instruction specialist in Purdue University’s Department of Food Science, explained in a Campus Insights Media video that the starter’s microorganisms begin breaking down starches and other larger components in the dough. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Avoid a food processor or blender, which can overwork the starches and make the potatoes gluey. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 Littley and Pittman both suggest skipping the rinse for risotto, noting that the starch helps make the dish creamy. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 As the Eastern starting point of the Silk Road with a prominent Muslim population, Xi’an’s culinary tradition is known for fragrant spices, street skewers and starch-heavy noodles. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starch

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Noun

The energy transition requires massive grid upgrades and battery storage.

— William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
If implemented, energy experts say the initiatives could slow global warming and reduce the environmental footprint of renewable energy technologies, like solar panels and batteries.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

Absent significant conflict elsewhere, the story keeps returning to Sauron and his schemes, but none of his scenes have enough juice to elevate him to adequate levels of intimidation.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2026
Studies show that drinking prune juice may help reduce constipation symptoms without the harsh side effects of some stimulant laxatives, like gas and diarrhea.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of juice

Noun

Study participants who drank warm water were also able to pass gas significantly earlier than those who did not.

— Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Nov. 2026
The island lies off Iran's southern coast, near the Strait of Hormuz, the vital artery for oil and gas that has become a flashpoint in the war.

— Jack Sommers, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of gas

Noun

Rather than being pulled or shredded, the pork is quartered, its skin rendered crisp in the oven throughout the day, and then chopped to order by weight and dressed with a South Carolina-style vinegar sauce.

— Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
Do not—repeat—do not ever use bleach and vinegar at the same time for anything.

— Steven John, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of vinegar

Noun

Bowl of food stored on top of uncovered beans in the prep table.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Found naturally in berries, beans, vegetables, tea, and a variety of other plant foods, certain polyphenols are being investigated for their effects on lymphatic function.

— Marie Bladt, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026