as in to head
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of scalp
Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
The first session was smooth; the second burned his scalp.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
The foam is approved for the treatment of plaque psoriasis on the body and scalp down to 12 years old and for seborrheic dermatitis down to nine years old.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scalp
Noun
According to Toth, a volumizing hair product lifts roots from the scalp.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
The first session was smooth; the second burned his scalp.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Each of the three men pleaded guilty to scalping tickets and agreed to pay $250 in fines a day after their arrest.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
The foam is approved for the treatment of plaque psoriasis on the body and scalp down to 12 years old and for seborrheic dermatitis down to nine years old.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scalp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scalp
Noun
-
First, the skull weakens and distorts sound waves.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
-
Silva underwent surgery for a skull fracture and was released from the hospital the next day.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Voters head to the polls Tuesday for the first state primaries in Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas — an early test of party strength in this year’s election cycle.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
-
There are a lot of names on the draft board heading into April that could make sense with one of the two first-round picks.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
But with only a partial cranium, there wasn’t much to go on.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
2 Jan. 2026
-
The other two craniums were found in 1990.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
One day, Clark, who rides his recumbent bike into the city, is reporting on a cyclone when he nearly gets decapitated by a flying stop sign.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
-
This isn’t the first time Mexico has taken a drug lord off the field, only to discover in short time that decapitating a cartel’s leadership doesn’t automatically translate into the organization’s collapse.—
Daniel DePetris,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
King/Drew coach Lloyd Webster has guided the Golden Eagles to four City titles — back-to-back Invitational crowns in 2003 and 2004, the Division II title in 2018 and the Open championship in 2024.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
-
Since 2021, 18 states have enhanced their coverage to include checkups, X-rays, fillings, crowns, and dentures, while loosening annual dollar caps for benefits.—
Phil Galewitz,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The last senior member of Britain’s royal family to be arrested in connection with a serious crime was King Charles I, who was beheaded for treason in 1649 following his defeat in the English Civil War.—
Rafi Schwartz,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
-
After years of scrutiny and criticism over his ties with Epstein, his arrest was the first for a senior royal since Charles I, who was beheaded for treason in 1649.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Plus, the game has been shortened from 39 days to 26—so castaways are content to simply suffer through it, relying on reward challenges for brief respite.—
Kristen Geil,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
-
Although the assumption from those numbers is that Adell needs to shorten his swing and not try to hit homers, Anderson disagrees.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Evergreens To Prune In Late Winter Late winter is a good time to prune most evergreens, especially summer and fall bloomers like abelias, gardenias, and sasanqua camellias.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
-
Here, our experts break down which trees must be pruned during this period of deep dormancy—along with some best practices to follow.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scalp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scalp. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
