whiten
verb
whit·en
ˈ(h)wī-tᵊn 
whitened; whitening
ˈ(h)wīt-niŋ
-ᵊn-iŋ
: to make white or whiter
snow whitened the hills
: to become white or whiter
Examples of whiten in a Sentence
His hair whitened as he aged.
Bleach will whiten the linens.
The new toothpaste whitens teeth.
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The best teeth whitening kits are easy to use and give you results fast.
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 28 Aug. 2025
That means everything from teeth whitening to fillings and full smile makeovers.
—Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Saudi Arabia’s attempt to whiten its reputation through professional golf is the example of the terrible golfer who has all of the expensive equipment, latest gear and shoots 19-over par.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Luckily, the best teeth whitening strips can help lift discoloration and brighten your smile, with some claiming results in as little as 10 minutes.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 July 2025
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 28 Aug. 2025
That means everything from teeth whitening to fillings and full smile makeovers.
—Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Saudi Arabia’s attempt to whiten its reputation through professional golf is the example of the terrible golfer who has all of the expensive equipment, latest gear and shoots 19-over par.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Luckily, the best teeth whitening strips can help lift discoloration and brighten your smile, with some claiming results in as little as 10 minutes.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for whiten
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“Whiten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiten. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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