How to Use toothpaste in a Sentence

toothpaste

noun
  • At one point the plane bounces off the water like a tube of toothpaste in the sink.
    Robert Daniels, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022
  • Adults in the trial used the toothpaste once daily for about 11 months.
    Katie Mogg, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Just like toothpaste out of a tube, once the juices are squeezed out, there is no way to get them back in.
    J. Kenji López-Alt, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2022
  • That means anything made with LDPE (like toothpaste tubes) can be thrown in the trash.
    Brian Clark Howard, Good Housekeeping, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Still a place to pick up drug prescriptions along with a tube of toothpaste?
    Phil Wahba, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Don’t run out of toothpaste because Mom didn’t buy any.
    Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Scrape the filling off with a knife, then replace the filling with toothpaste.
    Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
  • He’s stocked the market with new goods for them, like toothpaste and tissues.
    Arcelia Martin, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
  • At night, apply a pea-sized amount of toothpaste to the toothbrush and brush teeth and gums for two minutes.
    Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Twist the bottom and refreshing toothpaste sprouts from the bristles to brush your teeth.
    Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2022
  • It is added to products like puddings, ice cream, and even toothpaste.
    Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 5 July 2023
  • Even in the worst of times, Americans will still need to buy toothpaste and visit the doctor.
    Will Daniel, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Brush your teeth twice a day, use toothpaste with fluoride, and floss at least once a day.
    Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Think toothpaste and orange juice, rum and milk, or Elon Musk and silence.
    Chloe Berger, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Don't think just about airfares and hotels; think about restaurant meals, a tube of toothpaste or a taxi ride.
    Peter Greenberg, CBS News, 27 May 2022
  • Take note, too, of the tumbler, which is perfect for stashing a toothbrush and toothpaste.
    Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Others might have the rash triggered by certain types of toothpaste, the experts added.
    Julia Landwehr, Health, 28 June 2023
  • The egg without toothpaste will be brown and discolored.
    Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2022
  • Rubber can be cleaned with a shoe cleaner or toothpaste.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 10 June 2023
  • When you’re done brushing, spit out your toothpaste—but don’t rinse out your mouth with water right away.
    Drew Schwartz, SELF, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Add a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and gently brush in soft circles for at least two minutes.
    Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Then toss small items that need cleaning into the water, such as your soap tray or toothpaste cup.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
  • David puts toothpaste and floss in his mouth, gargles for a bit, then spits out a brand-new Sonicare toothbrush.
    Eli Grober, The New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The whitening agents in some toothpaste brands can bleach and discolor dark fabrics.
    Ann Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023
  • In addition to tricks like setting a timer, the right toothbrush or swallow-safe toothpaste can go a long way.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 1 Feb. 2024
  • They were found in Teflon cookware, Gore-Tex jackets and boots, fast food containers and even in toothpaste.
    Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 15 June 2022
  • Apply a tiny dab of white paste toothpaste (not gel) to your finger or a soft cloth and very gently rub it on the tarnished silver.
    Lauren Smith McDonough, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
  • It’s not like an Altoid or toothpaste, but a crisp, refreshing mint.
    Maggie Menderski, courier-journal.com, 6 Sep. 2022
  • The bottom holds toothbrushes and cups, and dispenses toothpaste, while the top can house razors and soap.
    Cailey Lindberg and Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
  • The wrist gland produces a volatile, short-lived odor, while the shoulder gland produces a brown, toothpaste-like substance, which is much longer lasting.
    Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 19 Jan. 2023

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