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noun

Definition of shampoonext
as in scrub

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verb

as in to brush

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Recent Examples of shampoo
Noun
This $38 shampoo gives next level hydration, gloss, and frizz-taming, while making my hair feel clean, not stripped. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 You’re meant to take the shampoo, but not the robe—and everything in between is where things get complicated. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
Most people benefit from using conditioner after shampooing, Goh says. — Erica Sweeney, Time, 27 May 2026 Celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble suggests every two to three days, and adds that kinky, natural coily hair should be conditioned before shampooing. — Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shampoo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shampoo
  1. scrub
  2. brush
  3. soap
  4. rinse
  5. solvent
  6. mop
  7. comb
  8. wash
Noun
  • The menu is loaded with thoughtful treatments that range from scrubs to massages to facials.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • While your first inclination might be to use a face or body scrub, dermatologists recommend a gentle moisturizer packed with rich emollients and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) or alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs).
    — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of scrub
Verb
  • Russian lawmaker Andrei Gurulyov brushed off reports of a possible autumn mobilization.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, no system is 100% maintenance-free; homeowners still need to brush off leaves that settle on top of the guards occasionally.
    — Nick Perry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of brush
Noun
  • And just in case, the fire department is on hand – in a little red soap box derby car, of course.
    — Deena Prichep, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Continue reading … LAW & DISORDER — NY lawmaker calls stealing soap a 'biological need' and experts aren't having it.
    — , FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of soap
Verb
  • Instead, use regular water to rinse any leftover products away before trying the next one.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The roller rotates constantly and gets rinsed with clean water, so the part touching the car always stays clean.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of rinse
Noun
  • Unlike conventional approaches that can require large amounts of solvent and multiple processing stages, PaCERS is designed as a high-throughput, lower-solvent system.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • At sufficient scale, controlling inflation begins to collide with keeping the sovereign solvent and the Treasury market functional.
    — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of solvent
Verb
  • The women went to the bathroom to mop the bottoms of their eyes, where their makeup was smeared from crying.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • Its roller has 24 water ports that spin at 270 rpm, or nine times per second, to mop your floors up.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
Definition of mop
Verb
  • For example, during the first quarter, Alkarmi combed through data and worked toward solutions to reduce customer churn.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The videos show search crews combing the Pentagon's charred corridors, and interviews with firefighters working to contain the disaster.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of comb
Verb
  • If there isn’t room in the dishwasher for a container and its lid, wait for the next cycle or hand wash them to ensure both top and bottom are clean at the same time.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The messages were created using temporary chalk and power-washing techniques, with a cleanup plan in place from the outset.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of wash

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