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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Fabric whitening solutions like bleach or hydrogen peroxide work through a process called oxidization.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
The best teeth whitening kits are easy to use and give you results fast.
—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
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
The best teeth whitening kits are easy to use and give you results fast.
—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
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 17 Sep. 2025.
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