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Definition of scalp

as in skull

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Noun

Probiotics balance the scalp biome, biotin is a hero hair growth ingredient, salicylic acid helps exfoliate away oil and dead skin, hyaluronic acid invites moisture, and a range of botanical antioxidants offer a soothing effect. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 July 2026 Three of the victims were teenagers, and one of them, a 21-year-old woman, had to be transported to a hospital burn unit to be treated for second-degree burns to her face and scalp, Scalcione said. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

Verb

Robert Romanus, as Damone, would scalp Ozzy Osbourne tickets to his grandmother, and yet deftly treads the tightrope between cockiness and desperation. — Gina Friedlande, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026 Mowing your lawn at a 4-inch height rather than scalping it at 2-inches tall tilts the competitive advantage in favor of the grass over the weeds. — Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scalp

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Noun

Their soft tissue powderized ages ago, and some bones are now missing, including all of the princesses’ skulls.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
They were developed from CT scans of his skull using PEEK, a lightweight thermoplastic material.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of skull

Verb

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends applying sunscreen about 15 minutes before heading outdoors and choosing one that is broad-spectrum, water-resistant and has an SPF of at least 30.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Simply point your phone’s camera at nearby buildings or landmarks, and the app overlays arrows and other visual cues to show you exactly which way to head.

— Larry Magid, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Definition of head

Noun

Using Neanderthal cranium shapes to estimate specific brain regions’ volume, some investigators claimed to see signs of a mind with feeble linguistic abilities, poor executive function and an unremarkable memory.

— Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 20 July 2026
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

Definition of cranium

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Given Jones’ flair for the dramatic, this week’s upcoming finale should deliver even more attention-grabbing moments, even after the last episode ended with the main characters getting decapitated.

— Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 13 July 2026
That video showed the same cat being decapitated by Martel, according to prosecutors.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

Definition of decapitate

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The body of this year’s bottle features a sleek gold finish, meant to emulate the World Cup trophy, with the FIFA World Cup Logo displayed on the bottom in a bold green to match the cap of the bottle, which looks like a crown.

— Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Spain is bidding for its second crown after lifting the trophy in 2010.

— Mark Hodge, NBC news, 17 July 2026

Definition of crown

Verb

Marx has repeatedly claimed that he was forced to behead a cat and wear it on his head at the age of 3 and shoot and kill a man at the age of 7 by his abusive stepfather.

— Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
When the decision on trans athletes was made the other day by the Supreme Court were the Justices swarmed by an angry mob and beheaded on the spot?

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of behead

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Soli said several heat safety measures are in place, including mandatory hydration breaks during games, additional hydration stations and medical staff on every field who will monitor conditions and shorten games by five to ten minutes a half.

— Ubah Ali, CBS News, 14 July 2026
The companies believe that approach can shorten the time needed to field new capabilities for military customers.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Definition of shorten

Verb

He was paired with a more experienced colleague and learned through instruction and hands-on practice how to care for pines and azaleas, mainly using a hand-pruning technique essential for the Imperial Palace and villas.

— Hiroshige Yazawa Japan News, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
Don’t cut or prune more aggressively because the plant needs enough foliage to manufacture food.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 July 2026

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