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 Fermentation also changes the bread chemically, Messer notes, as beneficial bacteria known as lactic acid help break down some starches and proteins in the dough, including small amounts of gluten. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 28 June 2026 Better Balanced Blood Sugar The fermentation process used to make sourdough produces organic acids, such as lactic and acetic acids, which help slow the absorption of starch in the digestive tract. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 June 2026 Resistant Starch Lowers Blood Sugar Resistant starch is a type of carbohydrate that isn't broken down into glucose during digestion, which reduces its impact on blood sugar. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026 Major manufacturers are reformulating for the GLP-1 consumer with smaller portions, more protein, and less sugar and refined starch, which shifts the composition of the American food supply toward lower-emission inputs. — Tenzin Seldon, Fortune, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for starch

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Noun

That raised concerns that the region could tip back into a war that would engulf several countries and could halt energy shipments through the strait that are crucial for the global economy.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Things also remain precarious in the Strait of Hormuz – and experts say the latest attacks likely won’t remove Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in one of the world’s most important energy arteries.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

The other parts include a vegetarian, fat-free diet, three juices (carrot, carrot and apple, and a green juice) and supplements.

— Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Multiple margaritas make the menu, and Sharp differentiates them with fresh watermelon juice in one and hibiscus in another.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Definition of juice

Noun

In the Siberian city of Irkutsk, police fined four people on Monday, accusing them of reselling gas on the black market at inflated prices, according to the region’s Interior Ministry.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Fires that burn at low temperature produce more harmful gases than hot fires.

— Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of gas

Noun

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health recommends soaking leafy produce and fuzzy fruits like peaches in a 10% white vinegar and 90% water mixture.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The maceration releases juices from the fruit, which are then strained off and combined with vinegar.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of vinegar

Noun

Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
The operation was a testament to the growing effectiveness of a multinational collection of urban search-and-rescue squads — known as USAR — that have become ubiquitous life-savers at epicenters of calamity across the globe.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026