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
Back then, William Colgate sold starches, soaps, and candles in his New York City shop, and soon branched out to perfumes, shaving cream, and, of course, toothpaste.
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Emily Steinberger, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Rice and tapioca starches are responsible for delivering that fresh, clean feel.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 June 2025
Pinto Beans Cooked and cooled pinto beans are another great source of resistant starch.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 June 2025
Cooling the rice allows for indigestible resistant starch to form.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
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Emily Steinberger, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Rice and tapioca starches are responsible for delivering that fresh, clean feel.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 June 2025
Pinto Beans Cooked and cooled pinto beans are another great source of resistant starch.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 June 2025
Cooling the rice allows for indigestible resistant starch to form.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starch
Noun
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Nuclear energy is a form of energy released from the nucleus of an atom.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The project's energy demands are difficult to overstate for Wyoming, the least populous US state.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
29 July 2025
Noun
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These are piercing, sucking feeders that can reduce plant vigor and lead to some leaf decline.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Planetary returns reignite things and bring energy and vigor, a refresher that adds zest to our passions and artistry.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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There are theories on why aloe vera juice may impact blood pressure readings.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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The relationship of Ayeni’s that will most be in the spotlight this season and beyond is the one with Harvey, the rookie running back who the Broncos are counting upon to bring more explosive juice to the position.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The Trump Administration’s oil and gas deregulation push should also be a positive for the sector as a whole.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The company was acquired by Exxon Mobil in 2010, and the oil and gas firm used it for offices until moving 1,600 workers to Houston in 2017.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 July 2025
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Use a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water or purchase a professional descaler.—
PubSubHub User,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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It is recommended to use warm water and soap or a vinegar solution for effective cleaning.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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In this biography, former Enquirer and Cincinnati Post sportswriter Bill Koch takes us beyond a tragic football career and reveals Cook the man: his childhood in Chillicothe, his career at the University of Cincinnati and his life after football.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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The extended life of a coal-burning generating unit confirms the worst fears of environmental groups ― who have watched warily as potential data center energy demand forecasts spiked ― that massive new demand loads could prolong the use of polluting coal and gas.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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“Starch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starch. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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