STARCH Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

starch

noun

Definition of starch

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 The 1-ounce formula is talc-free, vegan, and cruelty-free, and according to Native, it’s made with 10 ingredients, including tapioca starch. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Meals are frequently centered on a starch, such as pasta, risotto, or polenta, and are often paired with red or white wine. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026 Beans can help control blood sugar because their protein, fiber, and resistant starch slow sugar absorption. — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, HEALTH, 6 Sep. 2026 Gently pour out liquid from bowl, leaving behind any white starch accumulated at the bottom. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starch

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Noun

But fear not, Lisa will be channeling that energy into her art.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
It was deemed Biden’s signature climate law, providing hundreds of billions of dollars for tax credits and programs to bolster the clean energy sector (much of that funding was repealed by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act).

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

To prepare to lead in these areas, CISOs must approach AI readiness with the same vigor and care as AI adoption, building the skills, judgment and development opportunities employees need to govern AI effectively.

— Haris Pylarinos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigor

Noun

Anning co-founder and CEO Sophie Broun believes that methods borrowed from the oil and gas industry could unlock this energy source.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Oct. 2026
Qatar, a gas-rich monarchy in the Persian Gulf, is accustomed to walking a fine line.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of gas

Noun

In this case, the researchers focused its attention on acetic acid – the source of the sour, vinegar-like smell coming from decomposing garbage.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
Ahead, learn how to degrease both the exterior and interior of your fridge using vinegar.

— Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of vinegar

Noun

Bags of mashed potatoes, beans and mac and cheese in the water of a steam holding unit, reheating.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
For the blend, Owen and Leekley chose a combination of Nicaraguan and Colombian beans, dubbing it the Tatari Blend.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026