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Recent Examples of scalp
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
At 11:00, scalps are being taken, and the unsettling thought arises that Kat has decided to sear the insomnia out of me with a red-light all-nighter.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Todd Longwell, Variety, 10 June 2025
Nintendo prepared for the possibility of scalping ahead of the game console’s preorder period; buyers who wanted a unit directly from their stores could only purchase one system per account and had to meet specific requirements, including 50 hours of playtime on their Switch account.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, Wired News, 4 June 2025
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Noun
An image obtained by Fox News Digital from the criminal complaint shows blood in the 17-year-old's scalp and hair.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
At 11:00, scalps are being taken, and the unsettling thought arises that Kat has decided to sear the insomnia out of me with a red-light all-nighter.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The sky is instantly filled with flying arrows, falling victims right and left, as attackers on horseback and on foot zoom in and out frame, shooting, stabbing, scalping and engaging in hand-to-hand combat.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 10 June 2025
Nintendo prepared for the possibility of scalping ahead of the game console’s preorder period; buyers who wanted a unit directly from their stores could only purchase one system per account and had to meet specific requirements, including 50 hours of playtime on their Switch account.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, Wired News, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scalp
Noun
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After a close examination of the approximately 67-million-year-old remains, the study’s authors concluded that their find—as well as the 1946 skull—belong to Nanotyrannus.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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The skulls are often depicted with smiles and bright colors as to laugh at death itself.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After the death of his addict father, Ethan heads back to see if there’s any money to be made from selling his home, intending to stay, only briefly, with his aunt Sarah, Metcalf’s character, a Brunhilde of the high prairie.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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After their dinner at Kkanbu Chicken, the three leaders headed to Nvidia’s GeForce Gamer Festival, where Huang – flanked by Lee and Chung – promised to make a big announcement at the APEC summit on Friday.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The reconstructed cranium appeared large and long, with a broad and flat braincase, according to the paper.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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At one point, a character is forced to stand in front of an automatic football launcher and take a series of pigskins to the cranium, each of which is shot at him with increasing speed.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hands-down one of the most disgusting movies ever made (a compliment), the film finds the indefatigable slasher, who was decapitated at the end of Terrifier 2, reattaching his head and commencing his ritual slaughters.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sources told the Herald that the targets — which could be struck by air in a matter of days or even hours — also aim to decapitate the cartel’s hierarchy.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shortly after Voigt relinquished her crown in May 2024, Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava took the same action, leading many to wonder what pushed the two winners to their decisions.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Take two mint crowns, lightly bruise them with your fingers, and stick them against the inside close to the straw.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Later, Ciri watches helplessly as Bonhart beheads her.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Around the same time, a statue of Columbus in a park bearing his name in Boston was beheaded in the dead of night.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The outlet added that cool nights, sunny days and moderate rainfall are the makings of a nice fall foliage season, while heavy rain, strong winds, or early frost can shorten the season.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Telomeres naturally shorten as people age, but Scott’s exceeded the typical rate.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cut Hostas Back Don't be in a rush to prune your hostas, because those lingering leaves are still feeding the roots.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Compost, mulch, and microbial balance are as much a part of the firm’s services as pruning roses or planting containers.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Scalp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scalp. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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