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
Researchers know this because the bears found in Rancho La Brea in the Los Angeles Basin seemed to have more cavities in their teeth, likely the result of eating starches and fruits of the landscape.
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
The starch in potato skins can turn into a thick paste that clogs pipes, while grease can accumulate over time, attracting lots of little pieces of debris to create a mega-clog.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
This luxe version by Peter Callahan helps separate your veggies from your protein, starch, and little treat, and is just a pleasure to use.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Cold triggers carrots to convert starches, a type of carbohydrate, into sugar, which prevents the water in the carrots from freezing.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Nov. 2024
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Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
The starch in potato skins can turn into a thick paste that clogs pipes, while grease can accumulate over time, attracting lots of little pieces of debris to create a mega-clog.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
This luxe version by Peter Callahan helps separate your veggies from your protein, starch, and little treat, and is just a pleasure to use.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Cold triggers carrots to convert starches, a type of carbohydrate, into sugar, which prevents the water in the carrots from freezing.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starch
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Although Trump remains an advocate of U.S. energy dominance and independence, Alamariu expects this stance will help oil stocks more than oil prices.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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Then factor in your activity level (from sedentary to very active) to estimate your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE)—the calories needed to maintain your current weight.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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None of this is news to the people who hold down the fort at the once-insanely-lucrative regional sports networks, a subset of the programming ecosystem that arguably has been clobbered with more frequency and vigor than any other element.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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And taken together, his books reflect the abounding curiosity and vigor that defined his approach to life.—
Rick Rojas,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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On a night-to-night basis, this team has battled through some inconsistency and obviously a head coach wears that, but of late, the battle level has been higher, even as the team has largely run out of juice with one of its top centremen and its entire top pair sidelined.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Rice and Sweet Soy Sauce — $6 All Mini Bowls served with a Gimme Seaweed snack, a choice of rice or Japchae noodles and a choice of milk or juice.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
8 Jan. 2025
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This core component contains a gas such as deuterium and tritium that is encased in chemical explosives.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
9 Jan. 2025
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The same law also bans price boosts for gas, transportation, food, emergency supplies, medical supplies and building supplies.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Think: rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer, white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, baking soda, and nail polish remover.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2025
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Fill a spray bottle with equal parts water and white vinegar, then add a few drops of lemon juice or essential oils, recommends Ron Shimek, president of Mr. Appliance.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2025
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There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.—
Alex Williams,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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During an appearance on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast in May 2023, Kim described herself as a hopeless romantic, and detailed wanting to share her life with someone special.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Starch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starch. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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