whitens

present tense third-person singular of whiten

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The present is always coming at us so hard and fast that the unexamined past fades more from consciousness in the echo chamber of the now.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Vibrant oranges, milky mints, bright blues, and muted peaches from the album cover mingle well with golds and silvers, high-shine gloss, glitter, ombré, and aura fades.
    Abby Dupes, Allure, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The acid help brightens your food.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The base is a cream cheese custard, smooth and mild, with a drizzle of guava over top that brightens every bite.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Whitens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitens. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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