How to Use toothbrush in a Sentence

toothbrush

noun
  • Move the toothbrush around the guard to scrub off any food waste.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Use the toothbrush to reach all the corners and crevices.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Once charged, the toothbrush can last up to four weeks.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 Dec. 2022
  • Gift-givers, step away from the chapstick and put down the toothbrush (!!).
    — Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Hold the toothbrush over the eggs and move your thumb backwards through the bristles.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Keep your dog's smile bright and healthy with a toothbrush!
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • While the bleach absorbs, go over the laces with a wet toothbrush, which will loosen the dirt.
    — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 25 Apr. 2023
  • If the flame isn’t even, clean out the burner slots with a toothbrush.
    — oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Gently scrub the rust away with a toothbrush, rinse, and dry.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
  • It’s the toothbrush waiting at home for you in its glass.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2021
  • His books and toothbrush was still there, along with jeans left to dry on a stove.
    — Alex Horton, Anchorage Daily News, 20 June 2020
  • Jews were forced to crawl on their hands and knees and to clean the streets, in at least one case with a toothbrush.
    — Caleb Crain, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2022
  • Aaron’s toothbrush and toiletry bag were not on the counter.
    — Andrew Martin, Harper's Magazine, 26 Oct. 2021
  • If there is buildup stuck on the brush, scrub with something like a toothbrush.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2023
  • If that doesn’t work, grab an old toothbrush and go to town on the problem zone.
    — Cate Geiger, Country Living, 23 May 2019
  • The toothbrush will also tell you when to replace the brush head.
    — Leeron Hoory, Popular Science, 31 Jan. 2020
  • To get rid of flakes, brush them lightly with a toothbrush.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 16 Feb. 2021
  • For the inside of the door, use a toothbrush and hot, soapy water and scrub in all the nooks and crannies.
    — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2021
  • Use a soft-bristle toothbrush or cloth to scrub away any buildup on the piece.
    — Megan Embrey, House Beautiful, 26 Aug. 2020
  • Then rub the spot with your toothbrush or a suede cleaning brush.
    — Danielle Flum, Seventeen, 18 June 2019
  • Use a toothbrush that is ready to be retired to the craft drawer.
    — Rachael Lagarde Walker, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2021
  • The best way to style your edge is to start with a toothbrush or a fine-tooth comb or even an edge brush.
    — Jada Jackson, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Aug. 2021
  • All in one, this is a great toothbrush for your twice-a-day cleanings.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Apr. 2021
  • Dip a toothbrush into the warm liquid and rub it into the gum.
    — Ann Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Dip a soft toothbrush into the solution to scrub around the edges.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
  • Use a soft-bristle brush, such as a toothbrush, to clean any crevices.
    — Laura Lambert, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2020
  • For stubborn stains, brush with a toothbrush and rinse.
    — Heloise, Washington Post, 11 July 2020
  • Oprah isn't the only one who loves the Sonicare toothbrush.
    — Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Use a grout brush or toothbrush to scrub the grout lines, applying firm pressure using back-and-forth motions.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
  • Trade data shows that more than three-quarters of products like video game consoles, electric toothbrushes and kitchen blenders sold in the U.S. are made in China.
    — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025

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