WHITENING Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

whitening

verb

Definition of whitening

present participle of whiten

as in bleaching

to make white or whiter by removing color years of sunlight had almost completely whitened the flag

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Recent Examples of whitening Why the Toothpaste Matters PAP, short for phthalimidoperoxycaproic acid, is the whitening ingredient inBixdo’s companion toothpaste. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Use baking soda, Bar Keepers Friend, or whitening toothpaste to scrub away coffee stains. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 Someone who wants whitening to live inside brushing may find the Glossonic setup more relevant. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 There's no doubt that Crest Whitestrips are one of the most recognizable over-the-counter teeth-whitening systems available. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 8 Sep. 2026 Complete your routine with Performance Whitening Toothpaste or keep a whitening pen handy for easy touch-ups on the go. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 There’s a bullet hole in Hal’s forehead, as well as a significant accumulation of snow on his already whitening hair. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2026

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But their research findings could open the door to a new intervention to help corals recover from bleaching events.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
The researchers first treated the cotton with sodium dithionite, a reducing agent, before bleaching it with hydrogen peroxide under alkaline conditions.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bleaching

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The Saints are fading after a strong start, and Tyler Shough is struggling and dealing with a left hand injury.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
In the rapidly fading light, a splendid buck muley took half a step forward and looked straight toward me.

— Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026

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