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
Simple carbohydrates include sugars found in fruits, some vegetables, dairy products, and honey, while complex carbohydrates come from starch and fiber in plants (including grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and legumes).
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Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Its presence is significant, because, unlike pollen, starch is generally not found in the soil in which the items were buried.
Starch remnants on the tools indicates crushing or grinding — providing evidence that the early hominids used the tools akin to a Stone-Age Cuisinart.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
The yams are roasted, then tossed in potato starch and fried.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Depending on the type of rice, its starch content can range between ~60% to 90%.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Its presence is significant, because, unlike pollen, starch is generally not found in the soil in which the items were buried.
Starch remnants on the tools indicates crushing or grinding — providing evidence that the early hominids used the tools akin to a Stone-Age Cuisinart.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
The yams are roasted, then tossed in potato starch and fried.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Depending on the type of rice, its starch content can range between ~60% to 90%.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starch
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The mandate also targets oil and gas leasing in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and again revokes the conservation status of 28 million acres of public land that had been withdrawn from mineral and energy development since 1971.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 2025
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The vast majority of their feeding and energy intake happens when the bears are moving around and roaming across the ice and hunting seals, Archer said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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But LaVine attacked this season with vigor, reshaping himself into a levelheaded leader and efficient scorer who earned quiet praise around the league.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Those who engage in the rotations return to their day jobs with a new vigor and set of insights that strengthen their more traditional work, according to Devgun.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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A little lemon zest and juice balances the sticky sweetness of this traditional Southern pie.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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Others sub lemon juice for a heaping dose of sweet & sour mix.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Auto parts, oil and gas are also key resources the U.S. imports from Canada.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
2 Feb. 2025
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Despite Biden's climate agenda, U.S. oil and gas production increased dramatically during his time in office.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
1 Feb. 2025
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Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2025
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Panzer’s used vinegar the way Gunther’s beer used malt and hops.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2025
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Swap mindless scrolling for something that will actually affect your life—like listening to 15-minute summaries of the world’s best nonfiction books.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
30 Jan. 2025
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Power outages may also disrupt daily life and emergency services, emphasizing the need for preparation and caution.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Starch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starch. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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