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Recent Examples of shampoo
Alina Selyukh, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
In the luxury hair space, everyone uses shampoo and mask.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
Hair Protectant How to do it: Apply a small amount of coconut oil to your hair about 30 minutes before shampooing to serve as a nourishing pre-wash treatment.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 14 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Shrinkflation continues in the laundry aisle When inflation peaked after the COVID-19 pandemic, some manufacturers stealthily raised prices by shrinking their products — shampoo, paper towels, chips and candy — while charging the same or slightly more.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
In the luxury hair space, everyone uses shampoo and mask.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Simply spray it on damp hair prior to blow-drying or air-drying, or use it as a rinse-out treatment after shampooing to reap the benefits.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
Hair Protectant How to do it: Apply a small amount of coconut oil to your hair about 30 minutes before shampooing to serve as a nourishing pre-wash treatment.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shampoo
Noun
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With 12 private spa treatment suites, a wide range of services are offered, including massages, facials, scrubs, mud packs, and lymphatic drainage treatments that include multiple practices in one session.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ways to curb water use Monroe officials urged residents to fix leaks and running toilets, keep showers brief and turn off faucets while brushing teeth, shaving and washing dishes.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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This will brush South-Central Texas, sending temperatures tumbling for the weekend.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hygiene supplies, including soap, toothpaste, deodorant, and feminine products, are also in high demand.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tough washing hands at the front counter handwash sink that didn’t have soap.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Once the stain has faded, brush off the salt and rinse it out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Drain the sink and refill it with cool water to rinse the jeans.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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As of earlier this month, the district needed to save about $52 million to save itself from insolvency and state takeover by the summer, with further cuts over the next several years to continue to stay solvent.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Always check the manufacturer’s care label to determine if your microfiber couch needs water- or solvent-based cleaning methods.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Almost three hours after the game was meant to tip off, arena staff remained on the court to scrape up slushy ice and mop down standing water on the rubber mats surrounding the hardwood.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Your Floors Make an effort to vacuum and mop the floors in your home every Saturday, Evans advises.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cinematographers and directors thinking about references can effectively comb through their catalogs, while location scouts and casting directors can cast a wide net to track down a specific person or place.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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This story was produced with the help of AI tools, which helped comb the archives for our best 2016 restaurant news.—
Melissa Oyler
January 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In a contemplative trailer announcing the news, the artist is seen washing his truck and eating solo at a restaurant.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2026
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Few ripples washed through Wall Street Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to hold its main interest rate steady, just like investors expected.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampoo. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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