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
If the first few ingredients are recognizable foods — chicken, beans, yogurt, vegetables, oats, nuts — that is generally a better sign than a long list of isolates, gums, starches, and additives.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2026
These structures are envelopes of starch that shift and settle at the bottom of plant cells, helping the organisms to detect changes in their position and stability—and to tell germinating seeds in which direction to grow their roots.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
This gigantic starch storage structure ensures rapid growth in the spring since the plant is deciduous and dies back during the winter.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Potato peels, pasta, and rice may seem innocuous, but once exposed to water, their starches swell and turn sticky, leading to gummy clogs in your pipes, says Dolan.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2026
These structures are envelopes of starch that shift and settle at the bottom of plant cells, helping the organisms to detect changes in their position and stability—and to tell germinating seeds in which direction to grow their roots.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
This gigantic starch storage structure ensures rapid growth in the spring since the plant is deciduous and dies back during the winter.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Potato peels, pasta, and rice may seem innocuous, but once exposed to water, their starches swell and turn sticky, leading to gummy clogs in your pipes, says Dolan.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starch
Noun
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The ambiance and energy were incredible.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead, Becerra recited his resume with the vigor of someone rattling off his LinkedIn page.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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While the bodegones are fading from the economic landscape, the vehicle dealership sector is emerging with vigor.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 6-3, 241-pound Joly would be the direct backup to Dalton Kincaid from a skill set perspective, and could give the Bills some more juice at tight end.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The New England cannabis convention going on the same day in Boston has more juice than the GOP confab in Worcester.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here’s how the growing cost of oil and gas is impacting consumers.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Thirty-six thousand fans on a school day, with San Diego gas at six bucks a gallon.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The next day, Nataliia was washing the landing outside of her apartment with vinegar, as advised by officials, when an evacuation order was issued.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Natural methods like vinegar, citrus, essential oils, and diatomaceous earth can disrupt or repel ants, though frequent reapplication is needed to keep them effective.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If there is still a tie, the ribs are the next tiebreaker followed by the chicken, beans and dessert.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many plant proteins are not, which is why combining foods like beans and grains is often recommended.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nowadays, films with box-office appeal are audience-tested within an inch of their lives.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks made life difficult for him in the halfcourt, and once that happened, Atlanta’s offense kept running into dead ends.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Starch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starch. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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