as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color
a good washing with bleach should blanch these yellowed sheets
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Recent Examples of blanch
And in the case of this sauce, having a few extra minutes to invest in blanching the herbs pays off down the line.
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Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 29 Jan. 2025
Caked in mud and blood, American Primeval falls firmly on the revisionist side (though even Sam Peckinpah might have blanched at some of its images).
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Jessica Seinfeld's Lemon Pistachio Cookies ⅔ cup raw shelled pistachios
⅓ cup coconut sugar
1 ⅓ cups superfine blanched almond flour
¼ tsp.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
The first step in this recipe is blanching your green beans.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
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Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 29 Jan. 2025
Caked in mud and blood, American Primeval falls firmly on the revisionist side (though even Sam Peckinpah might have blanched at some of its images).
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Jessica Seinfeld's Lemon Pistachio Cookies ⅔ cup raw shelled pistachios
⅓ cup coconut sugar
1 ⅓ cups superfine blanched almond flour
¼ tsp.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
The first step in this recipe is blanching your green beans.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanch
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Unlike bleaching your hair platinum blonde or chopping it all off into a pixie, bleaching your brows is a relatively low-commitment way to transform your look and make a big impact.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2025
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One theory is that a lengthy heat wave last year largely attributed to climate change and blamed for bleaching corals may have changed the algae in ocean waters, especially near the sea floor, where sawfish are often found.—
Curt Anderson,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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The blockbuster set, which is still the bestselling project in history, refuses to fade away, consistently finding a home on multiple Billboard charts.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The second week My usual redness around my cheeks had started to fade, and the annoying pimple that had been brewing on my cheek seemed to back off without its usual dramatic entrance.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
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Casa Loewe’s golden facade brightens the Jing’an Kerry Center commercial district.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Use a cotton swab to work the treatment into seams and to brighten up vents, crevices and other irregular surfaces. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Simply whiten teeth at home with the kit’s 22 treatments — without going to the dentist.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Strawberries can also whiten your dog’s teeth, according to Purina.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Blanch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanch. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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