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Recent Examples of shampoo
Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Like mistaking a tube of moisturizer for toothpaste or shampoo for body wash.
—Caelan McMichael, Allure, 7 Oct. 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
This innovative dry shampoo isn’t designed to just absorb oil and create that all-too-familiar gritty feeling on your strands.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Like mistaking a tube of moisturizer for toothpaste or shampoo for body wash.
—Caelan McMichael, Allure, 7 Oct. 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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Give your floors their deepest clean yet with a mop that steams, scrubs, and sanitizes all in one pass.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Its spray and scrub function cleans tough stains, especially unwanted pet accidents.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, some dental experts recommend waiting about 30 minutes after eating something acidic to brush your teeth, as this helps protect tooth enamel.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of Pearson’s announcement, Cohen said the current political moment required someone with experience and brushed off a possible challenge.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The event features nearly two dozen local artisans and small businesses selling their goods, ranging from ornaments, decor and jewelry to soaps, quilts and baked goods.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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These include drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding irritants such as scented soaps and using over-the-counter pain relievers.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Skipping the step of rinsing fresh fruits and vegetables can increase your risk of foodborne illness and other health issues.—
Wendy Bumgardner,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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In one demo, the 132-pound robot is able to pick up a cup and dish from the living room, walk over to the kitchen sink, and carefully rinse them with water from the faucet.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Make sure to rinse the solvent away with water before spot-treating with detergent.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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This Gen Zer didn’t have industry connections or an NBA pedigree—just a willingness to mop floors and do laundry for his college basketball team.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pull appliances out from the wall and vacuum and mop underneath.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The group combed through publicly available records to map out a network that captured the personal and professional relationships among the College of Cardinals (the senior clergy members who serve as both voters and candidates for the papacy).—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
11 Oct. 2025
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Tennessee authorities announced Saturday that no survivors have been recovered from a massive explosion at a rural manufacturing plant a day earlier after more than 300 investigators combed through the blast site.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dump it immediately and wash the pot, because that smell can really cling.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Once harvested, nuts must be washed and dried and removed from their shell and, for some types of nuts, first from an exterior husk or other casing.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampoo. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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