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
Save 30% on sensitive teeth whitening strips with this sparkly Amazon deal.
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Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen peroxide is a common ingredient used in whitening products.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Feb. 2025
Many mouthwashes contain citrus for their whitening abilities.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Feb. 2025
Free of alcohol and fluoride, this harnesses charcoal, antioxidants, and essential oils to detox your mouth and whiten your teeth.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen peroxide is a common ingredient used in whitening products.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Feb. 2025
Many mouthwashes contain citrus for their whitening abilities.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Feb. 2025
Free of alcohol and fluoride, this harnesses charcoal, antioxidants, and essential oils to detox your mouth and whiten your teeth.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiten
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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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“Whiten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiten. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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