BLANCHING Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

blanching

verb

present participle of blanch

as in bleaching

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 blanching How to Enjoy Them Richter enjoys lightly blanching green beans and tossing them with olive oil, lemon, fresh herbs, and pistachios or almonds. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026 Celery can be frozen fresh, but Brekke recommends blanching celery before storing it in the freezer. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026 Whatever is fresh and in season will likely be delicious in your eggs, just make sure to pre-cook your veggies before adding them to the pan, whether that means sauteing mushrooms or blanching broccoli. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 In blanching at the cost to upgrade the rotation last summer, Hoyer insisted the Cubs would have had to subtract a valuable piece from their major-league roster and give up one of the sport’s top 100 prospects. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025 The key is to tame their bitterness by blanching the slices quickly in the pasta pot, then sear them in olive oil to caramelize them slightly, soften their tang and give them golden edges. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025 Its generous capacity is perfect for preparing stews and chilis, batch cooking, blanching vegetables, and even poaching. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025

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The researchers first treated the cotton with sodium dithionite, a reducing agent, before bleaching it with hydrogen peroxide under alkaline conditions.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Discoloration to Your Driveway Commercial weed killers can stain driveways by leaving behind white chalky residues, bleaching the stone, or damaging protective surface sealers.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026

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As the conflict grinds on, Trump’s talk of finding a quick end to the war also appears to be fading.

— Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
European banks have shaken off a weak first quarter to notch solid share price gains in the year to date, but Citi analysts warn their momentum may be fading.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

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