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Recent Examples of shampoo
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
This shampoo is highly treatment driven, Kim explains, focusing on strengthening the hair at the root while improving overall scalp health.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 Feb. 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
Liquids are restricted to very small amounts because there have been terrorist plots in the past in which people disguised liquid explosives as innocuous substances like shampoo or soft drinks.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
This shampoo is highly treatment driven, Kim explains, focusing on strengthening the hair at the root while improving overall scalp health.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Hair and body wash: Combine one tablespoon of liquid Castile soap with one cup of warm water for bathing or shampooing hair.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 Feb. 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
Noun
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Harsh scrubs and aggressive exfoliation can compromise the skin barrier, leading to dryness and inflammation — both of which make fine lines more visible.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bryant, who appeared in court in green jail scrubs with a white long sleeve shirt underneath, flashed a thumbs-up to his stepfather at the end of the proceeding.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When tetraploid and diploid plants are crossed, pollen from the diploids is brushed onto the stigmas of the tetraploids.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Along one wall, swatches of fabric hang in dense, vertical layers—florals brushing against checks, brocades against stripes—forming a kind of working tapestry.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Noun
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If wounded while in brackish water or if an existing wound is exposed, wash it with soap and clean, running water.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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While they can’t be tossed in the dishwasher like some plastic boards, cleaning only takes a minute with a quick hand-wash using mild dish soap and warm water.—
Caley Sturgill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mix together 1/3 cup of both vinegar and baking soda in a bowl before pouring down your sink and letting the solution sit for an hour before rinsing with hot water.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Use water and soap to lather your hands for at least 20 seconds before rinsing.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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This process creates a stable ion-solvent shell that can be difficult to break apart when the ion reaches the electrode surface.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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To stay solvent, the district would need to identify an additional $144 million between July and April.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Sweep first, then mop with a solution suited to the surface.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Vacuum and mop the floor with hot water mixed with an all-purpose cleaner.—
Lauren Wellbank,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It’s powered by harmonic resonance technology, using rhythmic pulses to gently and effectively comb through knots.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
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Aerial footage showed officers with guns drawn, combing the campus grounds.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wayfair has hundreds of on-sale quilts, but the best picks feature breathable linen, cool-to-the-touch percale cotton, and lightweight washed microfiber.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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Lastly, either wash the gloves or throw them away, then wash your hands.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampoo. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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