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Recent Examples of shampoo
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Pour your shampoo, conditioner and hand soap into matching bottles for a unified, streamlined look.
—Miami Herald, 13 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
Pour your shampoo, conditioner and hand soap into matching bottles.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Pour your shampoo, conditioner and hand soap into matching bottles for a unified, streamlined look.
—Miami Herald, 13 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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Using a damp microfiber cloth, apply shaving cream to the stained area and scrub.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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While scrubs, especially black ones, are pretty indestructible, the costume department still meticulously ages them and accounts for wear as the day shift goes on.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On two separate occasions earlier in the month, Rick Nicholson brushed the chest of two players while attempting to swat away insects, according to the parents of three players who spoke on condition of anonymity out of fears their daughters might face retaliation.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2026
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Cocoon provides comfort through soft, cozy textures achieved by brushing and flocking.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Prevention tips To reduce the risk of contracting Shigella, experts recommend carefully washing your hands with soap and water after activities that could cause exposure.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ellie grabs the wrong squeeze bottle and drizzles the eggs with dish soap instead.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Scrub the area with a nylon brush, then rinse with clean water.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Open the umbrella completely, and rinse it thoroughly with a normal garden hose.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In return, the studios will kick in $321 million — a record sum — to keep the writers’ health fund solvent.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the thirties, elixir sulfanilamide, an antibiotic mixed into a toxic solvent, gave patients intense pain, kidney failure, and neurological problems.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Here, three cleaning experts share why dirt is lingering on your floors and provide tips on how to mop floors the right way, every single time.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 Apr. 2026
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There is mopping, dusting, cutting, resting going on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One way to tackle the show at the Met is to go from start to finish, diligently combing through all two hundred and thirty-seven pieces by Raphael and his wider circle.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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After that check was delivered to the state Department of Social Services office in Hartford, the audit into Zervas’ optometry practice was dropped, which prevented state auditors from combing through her records and potentially clawing back even more money for the state.—
Dave Altimari,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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They’re typically picked, washed, chopped, and frozen at peak ripeness, helping lock in nutrients and flavor.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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Its cushioned chairs and glass table create an idyllic place to sip coffee in the morning or watch the sunset at night, and the removable cushion covers are easy to wash when needed.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampoo. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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