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Recent Examples of scalp
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Still, doctors removed the full thickness of her scalp in the region to ensure all larvae were removed.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Applying the serum to your edges, hairline, and scalp on a daily basis will directly correlate with a visible uptick in density, a detox for the scalp, and a boost in root-to-tip hair strength.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Because perfume could dry your scalp, this trick is best saved for special occasions.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Still, doctors removed the full thickness of her scalp in the region to ensure all larvae were removed.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
Verb
Secondary market exploitation has made ticket scalping a sophisticated operation.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Applying the serum to your edges, hairline, and scalp on a daily basis will directly correlate with a visible uptick in density, a detox for the scalp, and a boost in root-to-tip hair strength.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scalp
Noun
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But the most interesting finding was several straight, parallel striations inside the skull, indicating the brain matter had been methodically scraped out with a sharp instrument shortly after death.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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The largest eastern elk would have weighed up to a thousand pounds, and a stomp or kick from that powerful animal was fatal; the skulls of dogs and wolves would be crushed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Verb
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But the youngster is a slight injury concern heading into the group stages, after missing the end of Barcelona’s club season with a hamstring injury.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Sergino Dest headed a Weston McKennie cross to Pulisic, who charged to the middle of the box.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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In the case of the female individual, the authors noted an unusual break at the base of the cranium that likely occurred near the time of death.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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Scratches inside her cranium point to the removal of her brain, while long bones like the humeri, femur, and ulna were carved down to sharp points.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
Verb
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An autopsy later determined both victims died from multiple stab wounds, and Anish had been nearly decapitated; both victims also had defensive wounds, per the release.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
20 Nov. 2025
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China’s consul general in Osaka, Xue Jian posted, and later deleted, a tweet appearing to threaten to decapitate the prime minister.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In the sweet snap, Albert could be seen sitting in the kitchen and wearing a crown on his head.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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If Tampa Bay loses in upset fashion (again) to Atlanta, and the Panthers handle business against the Saints on Sunday, Carolina can claim the NFC South crown with a home win over the Buccaneers next week.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But the week of Thanksgiving, the couple was shocked when one of their 20 bison was shot, killed and beheaded on the family’s ranch near County Road 301 and FM 3108, south of Lindsay.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Dec. 2025
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Cooke County deputies are searching for the suspect who shot and beheaded a bison south of Lindsay last week.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
2 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Sean Combs is getting his sentence shortened.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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That increases visibility and shortens the time needed to attract qualified applicants.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Heavy summer pruning can stress the plant, negatively impact its blooms, and diminish root health.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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Indeterminate and determinate tomato plants are pruned slightly differently, but all tomato varieties benefit from having their lowest leaves removed at the beginning of the season.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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“Scalp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scalp. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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