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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
The uncertainty gummed up our ability to draw a family tree for these starchy vegetables and all their relatives.
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
While all carbs convert to glucose, complex carbs—like oats, quinoa, brown rice, and starchy vegetables—contain more fiber, which slows digestion.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
The starchy tuber’s high carbohydrate content and elevated glycemic index (a measurement of how quickly a food raises blood sugar) has given it a bad reputation among people conscious of their glucose levels.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Aug. 2025
White bread, by contrast, has very little nutritional value because it has been stripped of its bran and germ, leaving behind mostly starchy endosperm.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 July 2025
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Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
While all carbs convert to glucose, complex carbs—like oats, quinoa, brown rice, and starchy vegetables—contain more fiber, which slows digestion.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
The starchy tuber’s high carbohydrate content and elevated glycemic index (a measurement of how quickly a food raises blood sugar) has given it a bad reputation among people conscious of their glucose levels.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Aug. 2025
White bread, by contrast, has very little nutritional value because it has been stripped of its bran and germ, leaving behind mostly starchy endosperm.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starchy
Adjective
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This is his first full album since the end of the YSL trial and his formal release from prison, following his guilty plea on October 31, 2024.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Still, if the DNI made a formal recommendation, the State Department is the issuing authority for foreign terrorist organization (FTO) designations.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The hearings are usually decorous affairs, where anger is routine but controlled.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Still, Julie Rotblatt Amrany got the flying ponytail right and delivered a decorous portrayal that was well received.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With a turtleneck and jeans For an ensemble that’s nice (and warm) enough to wear in practically any situation, just add an eye-catching topper to your usual cold-weather combo.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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Which would make a nice change of pace from the collective teeth-gnashing in FoCo lately.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Symptoms vary among people but can include fever, flu-like symptoms, headache, stiff neck, confusion and loss of balance.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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While the position of Miami mayor is officially nonpartisan, party affiliation could become a major sticking point in November, with some political insiders speculating that González’s stiffest competition is Higgins, a Democrat.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The extended ovation following Kershaw’s ceremonious exit in the top of the fifth preceded the uncontrollable catharsis of Shohei Ohtani’s go-ahead home run in the bottom of the fifth, a three-run shot that pierced the Giants’ soul.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Today is the eleven year anniversary of the release of Destiny, perhaps not as ceremonious as last year’s tenth anniversary, one that did not end the series, but Bungie presses on.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Additional resources for homeless children and youth Phoenix Union launched a district resource center after Tercero learned some students weren’t attending class due to a lack of proper clothing.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Right now, patients don't have the ability to confirm whether their doctors' advice is correct, according to Bonis.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Understanding how to get the issue of accountability correct is critical.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starchy. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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