shampooing

present participle of shampoo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shampooing
Verb
  • And, of course, Vitello finished the circus by brushing the whole thing under the rug.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
  • Each style was crafted from leather treated with manual washing, brushing and finishing techniques.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • According to the American Cleaning Institute, certain laundry additives function by coating fabric surfaces, meaning that residues may remain even after rinsing.
    Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
  • If only mild signs are present, Lago recommends rinsing the dog’s mouth with water, either using a hose or a damp cloth.
    Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Will vacuuming every day get rid of fleas?
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • The department said that all reopenings of the Reflecting Pool have been plagued by algae blooms and that vacuuming up the algae would take a couple of days.
    Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Never worry about scrubbing away stains from your pets or children again with this powerful carpet and upholstery cleaner.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • The best way to apply this paste is either with your scrubbing applicator or a scraper to make sure there's an even application along the grout lines.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • An 11-year-old named Ashton built a viral bin-cleaning business by simply addressing a local need.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • To incorporate dryer sheets into your oven rack-cleaning, line a layer of dryer sheets on top of your old towel in the bottom of the bathtub, add the rack(s), and cover the rack(s) with more dryer sheets.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Then a casual dig through an estate sale bin morphs into obsession, resulting in making bids at auctions, combing through the recesses of eBay or imploring friends in politics to snag you a piece.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
  • Chenoweth dug deep for clues, combing through film from Walker’s younger days.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Add the sheets to the dryer immediately after washing to prevent mildew—don't let damp sheets sit in the machine.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • After the father left the family, Nan Blyth supported herself and two daughters by washing clothes and working in beauty parlors.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The key to crispy, golden coconut shrimp is lightly dusting them in cornstarch.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • The small airport serves around 30 aircraft, all privately owned, including crop dusting companies and sky dive operators, Jacobs said.
    Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
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“Shampooing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampooing. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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