as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color
years of sunlight had almost completely whitened the flag
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Recent Examples of whiten
Bleach is a whitening agent and an important disinfectant but doesn't work to unclog drains.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
If, however, there is still a scratch after routine cleaning, a paste of baking soda and water or white toothpaste that does not contain any bleaching or whitening agents can be used to remove scuffs from leather.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
From portable steamers and teeth whitening kits to travel pillows and toiletry bottles—here are the 13 Amazon travel essentials our readers were after.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2024
What Glamour editors are adding to their carts Our shopping team's personal carts are filled with everyday basics that are usually on the pricier end like whitening strips and Supergoop!
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 17 July 2024
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
If, however, there is still a scratch after routine cleaning, a paste of baking soda and water or white toothpaste that does not contain any bleaching or whitening agents can be used to remove scuffs from leather.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
From portable steamers and teeth whitening kits to travel pillows and toiletry bottles—here are the 13 Amazon travel essentials our readers were after.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2024
What Glamour editors are adding to their carts Our shopping team's personal carts are filled with everyday basics that are usually on the pricier end like whitening strips and Supergoop!
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 17 July 2024
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As such, heart cockles tend to avoid bleaching in warmer waters, a phenomenon that affects both corals and other clams.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Note that hydrogen peroxide can bleach color, so do the test first.Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, the very concept seems to have faded from public discourse and concern.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dermatologists recommend at-home microdermabrasion for helping to fade acne scars and stretch marks, too.Cecily McAndrews, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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Teamed with a whole host of other vitamins (for synergistic purposes), this product brightens the skin whilst protecting it.Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Free of parabens, fragrance, alcohol, and dye Good for all skin types Can be a bit strong for those with sensitive skin If dullness and uneven tone are a concern, this toner, infused with glycolic acid, will help brighten your complexion with minimal effort.Jordan Galloway, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Whiten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiten. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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