Examples of whiten in a Sentence

His hair whitened as he aged. Bleach will whiten the linens. The new toothpaste whitens teeth.

Recent Examples on the Web The same earthy clay and charcoal that purify pores can also whiten teeth and degrease roots. — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 24 June 2022 The mouthpiece offers dual-light therapy: Its blue LED light claims to whiten teeth and its red LED light claims to support healthy gums. — Marielle Marlys, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2022 The GLO Science formula includes hydrogen peroxide to whiten the teeth and remove stains, while potassium nitrate prevents sensitivity. — ELLE, 14 May 2022 In a vivid opening scene, Prioleau details the adult Miriam’s arduous toilette, and her reliance on pearl powder to whiten her skin. — New York Times, 29 Mar. 2022 These products do not have the ability to whiten the skin. — CNN, 25 Jan. 2022 Plus, it's paired with the Waterpik Sonic Electric Toothbrush, which uses sonic vibrations with 31,000 strokes per minute and features three modes (clean, whiten, and massage) to remove nine times as many stains as a regular toothbrush. — Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 24 Nov. 2021 The Waterpik Sonic Toothbrush polishes teeth while massaging gums to whiten and prevent gingivitis. — Chloe Irving, Health.com, 24 Nov. 2021 As the front pushes offshore, cold air arrives and may bring some snow showers that can whiten the ground across the higher elevations of Worcester County, the Berkshires, and certainly the hills of Northern New England. — Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Nov. 2021 See More

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