as in to brush
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Recent Examples of shampoo
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
Unknown dangers Many personal care products — from lipstick to shampoo and moisturizer — still contain potentially toxic chemicals.
—Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
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
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Noun
In the shower, the first shampoo should always be a clarifying shampoo.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
Unknown dangers Many personal care products — from lipstick to shampoo and moisturizer — still contain potentially toxic chemicals.
—Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
If the color looks good, rinse with warm water, then shampoo your hair and condition.
—Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shampoo
Noun
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Sharon must have been too flustered to think clearly — surely burning the scrubs would have been a better method?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Spa guests can swim in the indoor heated pool with panoramic views, or indulge in a treatment like the mountain scrub that uses herbs from Metsovo.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Firstly, the joggers are a great alternative for folks who don’t want their pant legs to ever brush against the floor of a public bathroom (fair).—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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That also includes light touch on your scalp from brushing your hair, the sensation of rubbing a blanket over your body, or feeling a breeze brush against your skin.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Removing Stains From Bathroom Floors Grout is porous and absorbs all the moisture, dirt, and soap scum it's exposed to, and that can leave it looking dark and dingy.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant also had health hazards such as old food residue on equipment and employees not washing their hands properly with soap, city officials said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Turn the drain on to let the blade cut the ice and have the baking soda run through the system before rinsing the drain with cold water.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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When the wafer is rinsed, these clumps redeposit onto the surface, causing the defects.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In this new study, proteins were extracted from the yeast, dissolved in a solvent, and forced through a spinneret to create continuous fibers, which were then spun into yarn.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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How To Get Rid Of Ink Stains Most ink and permanent marker stains won't budge without the help of a solvent.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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,
22 Oct. 2025
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This self-emptying Shark robot vacuum has powerful suction and mopping capabilities, and works diligently to clean small spaces like under your bed or couch.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When the humans return, there are only a handful, better clothed, hair braided and combed, new fashions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Her mother insisted her hair be combed, her face washed, tier clothes pressed.—
Stephanie Mansfield,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Dry clean or wash the rest of your clothing and linens, making sure to use hot water in the washer and high heat in the dryer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant also had health hazards such as old food residue on equipment and employees not washing their hands properly with soap, city officials said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampoo. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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