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Recent Examples of shampoo
Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Start with lightweight products that emphasize lifting and definition, like volume sprays, dry shampoo, and leave-in conditioners.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026
How to shampoo right A longer leave-on once a week might feel like an advanced move, but according to the Ki.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Clean linoleum and vinyl floors with a solution of 1 tablespoon of baby shampoo or 1/2 teaspoon of eco-friendly all-purpose cleaner in 1 gallon of water.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Start with lightweight products that emphasize lifting and definition, like volume sprays, dry shampoo, and leave-in conditioners.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Verb
Each bottle clearly identifies the primary concern — volume, repair, hydration — and includes practical guidance, from proper shampooing techniques to buildup prevention.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026
How to shampoo right A longer leave-on once a week might feel like an advanced move, but according to the Ki.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shampoo
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In Costa Rica, Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection offers the River Bath — an aura cleansing ritual that involves a detoxifying scrub and a warm herbal soak to a soundtrack of birdsong and flowing water.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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The video shows a man wearing purple rubber gloves and what appears to be a teal scrub top.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
Verb
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While some political observers are brushing off speculation that a deluge of ballots could allow Steyer to crawl into the top two, conservative activists are keeping a close watch.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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But officials and executives brushed off regional tensions and security implications, insisting that the ferry is just for tourism.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Around the time the BBC canceled long-running Scottish soap River City, the corporation invited indies to pitch for a returning series set in Scotland.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Initially, investigators from the Placentia Police Department believed that the boy drowned while Beisel left him unattended to grab some soap for a bath.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Rinse the bird bath, dump it, and rinse it again.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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Seal garbage tightly in bags, and rinse out bottles and cans before placing in recycling bins.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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For stains on upholstered couches labeled S or WS, blot the stain with a water-free solvent such as rubbing alcohol.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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The ethanol gives the air a faint solvent edge, and every couple of years, thousands of liters are added to the tank and allowed to evaporate slowly.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Verb
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This suggests the Japanese habit is learned in the school system, where children sweep their own classrooms, mop their own hallways and serve their own lunches.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
1 June 2026
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Then fill it with clean water and mop the floor again to rinse off any bleach residue.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Opportunity for private tech Some AI companies have pitched themselves to police departments in host cities, promising to comb through data and surveillance on game days to prevent threats, including unruly fan behavior.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Zayas also combs through the dark web, a criminal haven on the internet where anonymous threat actors try to cause real-world harm.—
Heather Abbott,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Local organizations aim to preserve the lake’s pristine condition through monitoring, boat-washing stations, and other initiatives that minimize the impact of waste and control the spread of invasive species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Here, fabric care and pediatric experts share their best tips for washing baby and toddler clothing and bedding safely.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampoo. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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