whitens

present tense third-person singular of whiten

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  • Whether in the months when the sun bathes our skin or now, in the middle of the Christmas season, this shoe design brightens up any outfit—and the actor's latest effortless look is the best example to prove it.
    María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The zest really brightens the flavor of the whole dish.
    Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Whitens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitens. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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