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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
Color-safe shampoo and conditioner can help preserve the richness, while washing less frequently can reduce the amount of pigment lost during cleansing. — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026 Instead, new tariffs will be applied to Canadian exports of cocoa powder, vinyl flooring, shampoo, canoes and other products. — New York Times, 23 Oct. 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
  • Physical exfoliation scrubs away dead skin with an abrasive, while chemical exfoliation uses acids to dissolve the bonds holding dead cells in place.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Potatoes, cucumbers and melons can handle a firmer scrub, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends using a clean produce brush on firm produce.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of scrub
Verb
  • The marinade combines tamarind purée, fish sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and cumin, with extra glaze brushed on for maximum flavor and char.
    — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
  • There are no little bulges to accommodate the eyes, just cozy silk brushing lightly against my eyelids.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of brush
Noun
  • Don’t fret, a little big of your favorite body soap will take care of it.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Go room by room, cleaning with soap and water first and then disinfecting, as the American Cleaning Institute advises.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of soap
Verb
  • There’s no need to rinse the bird, and washing raw poultry can spread bacteria around your kitchen.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • They’re also formulated to rinse away more cleanly than dishwasher tablets.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of rinse
Noun
  • That 1983 fix was designed to keep the program solvent for 75 years.
    — Lena Borrelli, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The solvent mixture causes the ionomer to swell, creating conditions that allow fluoride ions to move through the quasi-solid material.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of solvent
Verb
  • Across living spaces, clean doorknobs and light switches, vacuum carpets thoroughly and sweep then mop hard floors with hot soapy water.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of mop
Verb
  • Seyfried’s long locks were styled in a side part with face-framing pieces combed over from the left side of her face to create dimension.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • According to the documentary, more than 100 people were arrested after police combed through hours of video evidence.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of comb
Verb
  • There’s no need to rinse the bird, and washing raw poultry can spread bacteria around your kitchen.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In certain communities, funeral practices included washing the body and sprinkling water on mourners, which risked exposing people to infected bodily fluids.
    — Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of wash

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