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
In This Story: Do any teeth whitening kits actually work?
Are the best teeth whitening kits safe to use?
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025
Getting a professional whitening treatment in a dentist's office is the ultimate teeth whitening alternative.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
But Mansur's mixtures, like all whitening products, come with a catch.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025
These ingredients are proven to effectively whiten teeth while still being as safe and gentle on tooth enamel as baking soda.13
These products may come in the form of toothpaste, whitening pens or strips, or whitening trays that might include an LED light for further activation.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025
Getting a professional whitening treatment in a dentist's office is the ultimate teeth whitening alternative.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
But Mansur's mixtures, like all whitening products, come with a catch.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025
These ingredients are proven to effectively whiten teeth while still being as safe and gentle on tooth enamel as baking soda.13
These products may come in the form of toothpaste, whitening pens or strips, or whitening trays that might include an LED light for further activation.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiten
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Most modern manufacturers bleach white office paper with chlorine dioxide, which creates fewer byproducts than chlorine bleach and breaks down quickly.1 Some use entirely chlorine-free methods for bleaching.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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The first two mass bleaching events in history occurred in 1998 and 2010.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Advisors who can build trust and act as a central coordinator for these services are invaluable—and often become long-term partners even after the spotlight fades.—
Jason Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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As threats from insurgents faded, crackdowns by an authoritarian government surged.—
Mitra Taj,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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In This Article Take It Easy With Greens Pick a Combo With Staying Power Rely On Dependable Winners The Three Rules of Container TLC These summer show-off container gardens will brighten up any porch or patio all season long—even in the Southern heat.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Salt, self-explanatory; fat, for flavor; acid, to brighten a dish; and heat, from spices and the fire on which food is cooked.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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“Whiten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiten. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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