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
These whitening breath strips have two main benefits: to instantly eliminate bad breath and whiten teeth by up to four shades.
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Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 16 Dec. 2024
What was the big difference this time around when testing an at-home teeth whitening kit?
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
Avoid toothpastes, whitening products, and other oral substances with a low pH (in the acidic range).
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
Bleach is a whitening agent and an important disinfectant but doesn't work to unclog drains.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 16 Dec. 2024
What was the big difference this time around when testing an at-home teeth whitening kit?
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
Avoid toothpastes, whitening products, and other oral substances with a low pH (in the acidic range).
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
Bleach is a whitening agent and an important disinfectant but doesn't work to unclog drains.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiten
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It's not meant for use on naturally dark or bleached hair.Jamie Ballard, Allure, 2 Jan. 2025
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Sun pours through the lush foliage of a jungle, bleaching the pale limestone as a rotting man stands in the center of an otherwise empty arena, his yellow eyes leering from beneath a fringe of limp, blonde hair.Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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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 20 Jan. 2025.
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