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Recent Examples of shampoo
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Now the brand is tackling dullness in blonde hair with its purple shampoo.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Ana Morales, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Anna asks as her mother sits in the bathtub on a stool shampooing her daughter’s hair.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The editing pièce de résistance was Genevieve’s campaign to discredit Aubry, which was done in a flurry of quick cuts showing Geneieve telling everyone about her idol, and then everyone telling everyone else like the tribe was suddenly stuck in a 1980s Fabergé Organics shampoo commercial.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Now the brand is tackling dullness in blonde hair with its purple shampoo.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Anna asks as her mother sits in the bathtub on a stool shampooing her daughter’s hair.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shampoo
Noun
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Remains of six victims — Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Amber Lynn Costello, Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor and Megan Waterman — were found in the scrub along Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Stick to once or twice per week, and choose chemical exfoliants like lactic acid over harsh physical scrubs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The twisted ponytail was paired with a new set of long, feathery bangs, which Kidman wore brushed across her forehead and gently winged out near her temples for more texture and movement.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Stir together 1/4 cup of the reserved cola mixture and remaining 1/4 cup bourbon in a small bowl, then brush evenly over warm cake.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Love Purse collects purses under $20, along with feminine products, deodorant, soap, body lotion, hand sanitizer, dental hygiene and hair care products, slippers and socks, compact mirrors, chocolates and mints, and other items.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Food to feed the goats is available, and a little shop acts as the goats’ personal lemonade stand, filled with cheeses, soaps and lotions made from their bounty.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Raw meat was frozen in trash bags and an employee washed dishes without rinsing them.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Moisture is why LaMarita never rinses cauliflower before tucking it into the crisper.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jeane wants to see a fleshed out fiscal solvency plan and a multiyear cash flow projection (a key metric in terms of remaining solvent), which was missing from the second interim budget earlier this month.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ethanol is also a solvent that can eat away at delicate rubber seals and plastics in older engines, potentially causing major damage, which is one of the reasons why it’s usually capped at 10%.—
Kyle Cheromcha,
The Drive,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Observed splitter added to mop sink faucet without back back flow device incorrectly installed before splitter.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
24 Mar. 2026
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Then mop your tile floors and rinse.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The team has specifically and methodically combed through Moore’s previous statements point by point to expose any potential lie or exaggeration.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Investigators would spend weeks building their case, combing through nearly 7,000 texts exchanged over the three months before Harold died.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The way the changing room was designed, Mitchell had to run through the galley-style showers to wash the mess off.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Do yourself a favor and grab a caguama (a liter-size beer) to wash it down.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampoo. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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