How to Use whiten in a Sentence

whiten

verb
  • Bleach will whiten the linens.
  • The new toothpaste whitens teeth.
  • His hair whitened as he aged.
  • The whitening light is rechargeable and can last up to a week.
    — Korin Miller, wsj.com, 20 Sep. 2023
  • How to whiten my teeth There are two ways to go about whitening.
    — Bebe Hodges, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
  • How to whiten my teeth There are two ways to go about whitening.
    — Bebe Hodges, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
  • His hair was long, the light of the laptop whitening his eyes.
    — James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The whitening agent will help to brighten grout lines.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
  • And keep in mind that most steam mops alone likely won't whiten dirty or stained grout lines.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022
  • What’s the best teeth whitening toothpaste to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • My knuckles whitened against the steering wheel.
    — MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Everyone wants to know the secret tricks of how to whiten teeth.
    — Kristi Kellogg, GQ, 15 Oct. 2017
  • All of these ingredients help get rid of stains and whiten teeth.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025
  • Skip a trip to the dentist and do it at home using this teeth whitening pen.
    — Nicol Natale, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The box might advise against it, but go ahead and brush before whitening.
    — Allure, 9 Sep. 2017
  • The at-home braces or teeth whitening kit that snags this song for their ads is going to clean up.
    — Vulture, 15 Sep. 2023
  • These strips are only meant to whiten natural teeth.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
  • These tasty chews not only freshen your dog's breath but also help whiten teeth.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2023
  • This isn’t your average at-home teeth whitening kit.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
  • What’s truly strange is just how many people share the feeling that the sun has whitened over the years.
    — Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2023
  • Remove the whitening strip from its packaging and put the gel side on your teeth.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Oil pulling advocates say the practice pulls toxins from the body and helps whiten teeth.
    — Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2021
  • What was the big difference this time around when testing an at-home teeth whitening kit?
    — Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Amazon shoppers who have purchased these whitening strips in the past month.
    — Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Use vinegar as a bleach-free alternative to whiten your whites.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • There’s nothing wrong with adding a filter and whitening your teeth with a click of a button.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • In rare circumstances, eye doctors may need to whiten the sclera.
    — Amy Capetta, SELF, 2 Oct. 2017
  • That means everything from teeth whitening to fillings and full smile makeovers.
    — Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Other options are available to whiten your teeth like whitening strips, gels, or trays.
    — Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 3 Dec. 2023
  • From whitening toothpaste to bestselling blow dryers, these deals are worth a spot in your cart.
    — Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025

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