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Recent Examples of shampoo
Iyana Robertson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
After the operation is completed, the patient is given special shampoo, lotion, and medications.
—Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 21 Aug. 2025
Simply part your hair in sections, shake the bottle, and apply it directly to the scalp before shampooing.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Sometimes that meant a midweek wash day, other times that meant trying dry shampoo (0/10, would not recommend).
—Iyana Robertson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
After the operation is completed, the patient is given special shampoo, lotion, and medications.
—Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
For best results, shake the bottle well, leave the oil on for 10 to 15 minutes before shampooing, or wear it overnight for a deeper conditioning session.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 21 Aug. 2025
Simply part your hair in sections, shake the bottle, and apply it directly to the scalp before shampooing.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shampoo
Noun
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The 14-year-old boy had been wearing blue and purple medical-style scrubs, while the older girl was last seen wearing blue scrubs.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Use your hands or scrub gently to remove any dirt or debris, then dry thoroughly to prevent slippage and reduce excess moisture that could keep them from browning properly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The vintage shoes are displayed against the backdrop of Xavier Feal’s brushed steel shelves and Vincent Darré’s pink geometric Labyrinth carpet.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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An increase in sunlight, together with the pressure drop, confirmed that the robot had crossed the eyewall and brushed the eye itself.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Health inspectors cited the liquor store after observing a lack of paper towels and hand soap at the handwashing station.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dislodge aphids from plants using a heavy stream of water or treat with horticultural soap or oil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Drain the berries in a colander in the sink, rinsing them with a light spray of running water.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Drinking it less often, enjoying it with meals or rinsing your mouth out with water after drinking may lessen such adverse effects.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Methanol, a highly toxic industrial solvent that can lead to death, was found in samples taken from a deceased person and one in the ICU, per El Tiempo.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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All the ammunition in sight was stolen along with my cleaning rod but not the tips, patches, or solvent.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Floor Sweep or vacuum the kitchen floor to remove any loose dirt or debris, and then mop the floor with a heavy-duty cleaner, making sure to clean any spills or stains.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The station has room for detergent to be added and can also wash and dry the mopping brush.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The network then reportedly combed through additional archives in search of any other relevant recordings.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Start with the core-album catalog, and then comb through the Rolling Stone article archive.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Inspectors gave the Sacramento coffee shop a yellow placard after watching an employee skip the sanitizer step when washing a tray of cups and forks.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Remove screens to spray down with your garden hose and wash and squeegee the exterior glass.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampoo. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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