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Recent Examples of scalp
Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
While the natural oils produced by the scalp create a protective barrier, having too much oil can create a perfect breeding ground for other microbes that disrupt the scalp's natural state.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 2 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
There are majorana leaf and Japanese plum leaf extracts to soothe, protect, and promote an optimal scalp environment, along with argan oil, the brand’s signature ingredient rich in nourishing vitamin E, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids.
—Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
While the natural oils produced by the scalp create a protective barrier, having too much oil can create a perfect breeding ground for other microbes that disrupt the scalp's natural state.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 2 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
Noun
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The family said the young boy suffered skull fractures on both sides of his head but has since been released from the hospital.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Officials later confirmed the skull was human, a police spokeswoman said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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More than 500 apartments and townhomes are heading to Charlotte’s university and Research Park neighborhoods.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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After a brief chance of early precipitation, Boston is likely in for a mostly dry week and warmer temperatures heading into next weekend, according to National Weather Service forecasts.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 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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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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Matt is just another little boy spending his days decapitating daffodils, driven by a prepubescent need to get attention and assert his will.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keep in mind, however, that Hims is better suited for early to moderate male pattern baldness, like hair thinning at crown or hairline, and overall thinning.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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UConn, meanwhile, seeks its seventh national crown.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
3 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
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While Elizabeth's Buffy does get beheaded late in Scary Movie, most of the characters have died and then magically been fine once the next outing begins.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 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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Some joke the best way to prune Bradford pears is with a chainsaw — cut at a horizontal angle flush with the ground.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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There is still a lot of uncertainty, like whether or not to prune this season or decide to take out more vines.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Scalp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scalp. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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