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Recent Examples of shampoo
Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
The shampoo definitely left both of our hair feeling fresh, clean, and certainly in my case, a lot lighter.
—Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Holly Carter, People.com, 9 June 2025
That takes care of the shampooing routine, now for the grand finale.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 June 2025
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Noun
The Spirit Pearl was then reincarnated as Ao Bing, a dragon who also has a human form with shampoo-commercial-ready hair and small horns.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
The shampoo definitely left both of our hair feeling fresh, clean, and certainly in my case, a lot lighter.
—Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
To get the best results, after shampooing and conditioning Luis suggests blotting away excess moisture with a cotton t-shirt or microfiber towel.
—Holly Carter, People.com, 9 June 2025
That takes care of the shampooing routine, now for the grand finale.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shampoo
Noun
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In February 2025, the new mom also launched her beauty brand CHOC Factory, which is comprised of makeup products like lip gloss, pencils, masks, and scrubs.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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For greasy buildup, use a drop of grease-cutting dish detergent on the cloth and lightly scrub, then wipe the soap away with a damp cloth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The two asked around but brushed off the messages as a prank.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to her, the girlfriend brushed off the refusal and signaled her annoyance.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The dessert station handwash sink remained, but lacked soap.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Gentle soap and water is best, and make sure to thoroughly dry the cabinets inside and out after cleaning.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Turn the towel over and rinse each stain out with warm or hot water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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And make sure to rinse any nursing pads that have been soaked through with milk before placing them in the washing machine.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In experiments, by analyzing the spectral features of these vibropolaritons, the new quantum sensor was able to identify an organic molecule known as 4-mercaptobenzonitrile dissolved in an organic solvent.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Royale Apple fabric is marked with Joybird’s cleaning code S/W, which means it can be cleaned with water alone or a dry solvent cleaner.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pour out the mixture, refill the bucket with clean water, and mop the floor again with the clean water to thoroughly remove any residue.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Williams uses this to mop hard floors (and Dyson is one of the few companies that does not recommend a proprietary cleaning solution).—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Victor Campos gently combed away sawdust clinging to Oden’s hide as an auctioneer’s voice echoed Saturday through the Gold Country Fair.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The explosion of attention was traumatizing — death threats slipped under her dorm room door, paparazzi combed through her trash, and she was forced off campus with round-the-clock security.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dry Dill To dry dill, wash and dry it thoroughly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The base can even wash the mops with water heated to 212 degrees Fahrenheit to remove grease.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampoo. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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