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Recent Examples of scalp
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Virtue’s Flourish line of products purify the follicles, nourish the scalp microbiome and create a fertile ground for healthy growth.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
His men were accused of scalping Union troops, and he was eventually forced to resign.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The assault had left Arielle Konig covered in blood and suffering from bruising, a complex laceration of the scalp, and a fractured thumb, according to photos shown and testimony heard during the trial.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Virtue’s Flourish line of products purify the follicles, nourish the scalp microbiome and create a fertile ground for healthy growth.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
And ticket holders can scalp their own seats through marketplaces like SeatGeek and StubHub.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
His men were accused of scalping Union troops, and he was eventually forced to resign.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scalp
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When the three-level altar was excavated from the test pit, the project archaeologists discovered four human skulls abutting the monument, along with several long bones, which are believed to be femurs.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Three victims, ages 65 to 84, sustained non-life-threatening injuries including lacerations to the head and face and a fractured skull.—
Julie Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While doing so, the driver sideswiped another vehicle, which was headed west on Belmont Avenue.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Treasure Valley developer Tommy Ahlquist told the Statesman that his firm would head development of the office tower, as well as some retail development and a hotel.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But with only a partial cranium, there wasn’t much to go on.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
2 Jan. 2026
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The other two craniums were found in 1990.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Taylor was decapitated and her arms were severed from her torso, possibly in an attempt to hide her identity, according to court documents.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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This was the most dramatic move in Xi’s campaign to reshape the military’s leadership, which has effectively decapitated the senior ranks of the People’s Liberation Army.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite the fight, the Stockton Kings ended up falling to the Swarm, 119-104, giving the Swarm the G League crown.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The unofficial queen of the flower crown, Vanessa Hudgens was spotted making her way through the crowd during Coachella 2012.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Several of the women pleaded to be beheaded before the fire was lit and were granted this mercy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
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Many of the men were beheaded and women captured; Umar ibn Sa’d marched the spiked heads and shackled women through various towns on the way back to Caliph Yazid in Damascus to deter further protest.—
Mary Thurlkill,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Terms on the seven-person board are six years long, though a Missouri bill to shorten the terms to three years passed the state Senate and is working its way through the House.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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When attention spans are shortened, distractions multiply, and burnout rises across industries, the competitive edge comes from teams who can regulate stress, sustain focus and think creatively under pressure.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kirby told employees earlier in March that the airline is preparing for oil to stay above $100 a barrel through 2027 and is pruning some of its flights in the near term.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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When the tree grows large enough for its branches to contact the wires, utility crews are forced to prune them away for safety and to prevent power outages.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Scalp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scalp. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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