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 These foods often contain refined starches, which can spike blood sugar, leading to crashes that make kids crave more high-carb snacks. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026 When potatoes are stored below about 42°F, their starch begins converting into sugar—a process known as cold-induced sweetening. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 Inside this gut pouch, tens of millions of bacteria scavenge for scraps of fiber, starch, and other nutrients, and break down cellulose and proteins. — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 27 July 2026 That’s right, rather than boiling in a separate pot, the pasta cooks right in the skillet, releasing its starches into the broth to create a creamy, glossy sauce. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for starch

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Noun

The voyage produced a 24 percent reduction in fuel consumption, according to measurements released by the maritime energy company.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
India's quarterly economic growth has exceeded expectations several times over the past year, defying a bleak global trade environment, high energy prices and geopolitical uncertainties.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

Cutting back is done in mid-summer when foliage looks ragged and blooming slows to increase plant vigor, control height, and encourage a second flush of blooms.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
Kittle, seven weeks since tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia, was seen conditioning with vigor and impressive agility on a side field earlier this week.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigor

Noun

This rum is made from sugar cane juice that’s fermented and then distilled on a column still before being infused with local cacao nibs, with no other flavors or colors added.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Jones was drafted in 2023 with the idea of being an electric inside-outside mix player with an ability to bring juice to the return game.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of juice

Noun

Understanding Your Induction Cooktop Induction cooking is much different from gas or electric cooking because, with an induction cooktop, the cookware is heated directly through electromagnetic induction.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
The suit does not specify how much of the $4 million worth of gas went to Freedom Fuel stations or indicate whether the stations have a relationship with KRSM or Kazmi.

— Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of gas

Noun

Protein seems to be on everyone’s minds (and plates) these days, with many of us getting our fill from fish, beef, chicken, or plant proteins like beans, avocados, tofu, and tempeh.

— Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Cooked beans were held below proper hot holding temperatures.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026