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
Another reason a cook might blanch bones for stock is cultural preference.
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Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025
The best way to freeze asparagus is in full spears or coarsely chopped; blanched first to preserve the color and texture as much as possible.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
And in the case of this sauce, having a few extra minutes to invest in blanching the herbs pays off down the line.
—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
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Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025
The best way to freeze asparagus is in full spears or coarsely chopped; blanched first to preserve the color and texture as much as possible.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
And in the case of this sauce, having a few extra minutes to invest in blanching the herbs pays off down the line.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanch
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The appeal makes sense: The color is easygoing and relaxing, and slipcovers can easily be bleached if (really, when) stains occur.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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Those with damaged or bleached hair should consider shampoos with protein or bond-repair technology to help strengthen and restore strands.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
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The possible explanatory layers overwhelm, and so there’s an honesty to how the series opts to focus on the devastation instead, fading out on the image of the Miller family torn apart and Eddie breaking down on Jamie’s bed.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Now, Trump's personal and fading legal troubles—combined with his brash policies concerning issues like immigration, executive power, and corporate regulations—are once again driving people to law school.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ahead, the 10 best kojic acid products to brighten and clear your skin.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
12 Mar. 2025
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Patients looking to brighten their skin tone and reduce fine lines often turn to Silkro and Thulium laser treatments, which refine skin texture while addressing pigmentation concerns.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Common additives include: Titanium dioxide, a whitening agent added to products like skim milk.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Directors and producers coached her to use whitening creams.—
Carolyn Kellogg,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Blanch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanch. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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