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Recent Examples of shampoo
Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Effective yet gentle, this shampoo also helps keep flakes and itchiness under control while nourishing the scalp.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
After exfoliating the scalp (two or three times a week, via a scalp scrub or brush) and shampooing, spray the product on damp or dry hair at the root, proceeding in sections.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Using a daily shampoo with caffeine may improve alopecia areata symptoms.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Effective yet gentle, this shampoo also helps keep flakes and itchiness under control while nourishing the scalp.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
To keep your hair off your back, experts suggest shampooing more regularly and limiting the use of hair products that may irritate the skin and trigger bacne.67
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—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
After exfoliating the scalp (two or three times a week, via a scalp scrub or brush) and shampooing, spray the product on damp or dry hair at the root, proceeding in sections.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shampoo
Noun
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That’s where the double scrub Monday – and a unique role for Craigen Armstrong – comes in.—
Francine Kiefer,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 May 2025
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This powerhouse scrub smooths and softens with a mix of physical exfoliants and 10% AHAs.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
13 May 2025
Verb
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His administration brushed off the pope's past social media activity.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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There were signs something was wrong, but it was brushed off as pregnancy issues with no further examination or testing.—
Eileen Davidson,
Health,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Boswell led Bath & Body Works in the post-pandemic era, returning the company known for its scented soaps and lotions to profitable revenue growth.—
Courtney Reagan,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Avoid soap and commercial produce washes, which may leave an unwanted residue on your berries.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Use a dishcloth to wash all parts, rinse, and place in the drying rack.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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The orange juice equipment parts and machine got washed, rinsed, but not sanitized.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
Noun
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And importantly, the markings remained stable even after stretching, immersion in solvent, rinsing and drying.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 May 2025
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Made of vegetable oils, wax and a mild solvent, hard wax oils are only applied to bare wood, not over existing finishes.—
Clark Hodgin,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Even basic house cleaning, like scrubbing a bathtub or mopping a floor, can qualify as moderate exercise.—
Paul Von Zielbauer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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But its excellent mopping capabilities, competent obstacle avoidance, powerful 8,500-Pa suction and brilliant handling of long hair make this feel much more like a premium option.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The Gestapo, Hitler’s secret police, combed the Poles’ ranks in search of men with experience in clandestine resistance organizations.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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President Donald Trump’s evolving tariff policies have added more turbulence to the sector in recent weeks, and many investors are combing for signs of demand pressure.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Afterward, wash the cleanser off with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.4 Some people with sensitive skin find that cleansing with water in the morning is sufficient, and over-cleansing with products can irritate their skin.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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Before washing, inspect the area for any cracks or damage and repair them as needed.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampoo. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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