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marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details
a starchy and demanding teacher
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Recent Examples of starchy
Acorn Squash Potassium: 896 mg Serving size: 1 cup cooked
As a fall-time favorite, acorn squash is a starchy vegetable that sometimes gets a bad rap for containing carbohydrates.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
That’s because rice varies a lot according to manufacturer, and some brands may simply be starchier than others (and thus require more rinsing).
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 May 2025
Acorn Squash This type of winter squash is a starchy vegetable rich in magnesium, vitamins A and C, and potassium.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
There is also a starchy middle layer called the endosperm, which contains simple carbohydrates as well as some protein and nutrients.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
That’s because rice varies a lot according to manufacturer, and some brands may simply be starchier than others (and thus require more rinsing).
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 May 2025
Acorn Squash This type of winter squash is a starchy vegetable rich in magnesium, vitamins A and C, and potassium.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
There is also a starchy middle layer called the endosperm, which contains simple carbohydrates as well as some protein and nutrients.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starchy
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Pioneer’s formal notice comes after the practice was revealed by Daniel Swift, a principal at the global tax consulting firm Ryan that represents a number of commercial property owners in Boston, and reported on this month by the Herald.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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And on Tuesday, a day before his confirmation hearing, a whistleblower filed a formal complaint alleging Bove planned to knowingly defy court orders and withhold information from judges about the administration's deportation agenda.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
25 June 2025
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More decorous versions simply excluded Jews, Blacks, and others to create those ethnic enclaves Vance decries in the form of elite institutions from country clubs to, formerly, Congress and the courts.—
Rebecca Solnit
August 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Aug. 2024
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Instead, they are selected and rearranged to form a narrative of gradual debasement: a semantic descent from the decorous to the vulgar, often ending with crude references to the body.—
Jeffrey Weiss,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Nevertheless, nice to get an explanation for why Vondrousova has been invisible.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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From my perspective, this is a nice example of Cisco’s growing emphasis on easing the customer/user experience.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Perhaps most importantly, as Trump backed off from the stiffest tariffs on key U.S. partners.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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Trump’s 90-day pause on the stiffest tariffs is set to end on July 9.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Ogden's #75 dons the back of one fan, Kris Prowse, who has opted – on this ceremonious day – to wear the jersey that started it all.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The vice president’s role in officiating the Electoral College count before Congress — the final step in the election process before a president takes the White House — was known for many cycles as one that was mostly uneventful and largely ceremonious.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
6 Jan. 2025
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Hollywood studios and craftspeople may be busy agonizing over the proper role of AI’s potential within the film industry, but Chinese studios aren’t slowing down.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Talk to your provider about your symptoms and health history to determine if Botox is the proper treatment for you.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
19 June 2025
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American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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Sign into your Spectrum account to find the correct mailing address for your area.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starchy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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