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Recent Examples of shampoo
Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Luckily, the best hair-thickening shampoos offer a volumizing fix.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
The first step is to use clean hair—and no, that doesn’t mean freshly shampooed.
—Essence, 7 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Unlike traditional dry shampoos that just mask everything, K18’s AirWash breaks down and removes dirt and oil, leaving hair refreshed and truly revived.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Luckily, the best hair-thickening shampoos offer a volumizing fix.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
For the best results, use the Dove Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Conditioner, a weightless formula that leaves strands feeling soft to the touch, after shampooing.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
The first step is to use clean hair—and no, that doesn’t mean freshly shampooed.
—Essence, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shampoo
Noun
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Weather led to a scrub of the Aug. 3 attempt, but SpaceX was able to launch despite Tropical Storm Debby churning off Florida’s southwest coast.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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Oils, scrubs, and detoxes all provide balance and ensure optimal growth.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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McCourt brushed off the suggestion as outside the parameters of true capitalism.—
Clare Malone,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Despite attempts to address the issue, the older sister consistently brushed off her concerns.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The sleek, modern decor piece doubles as a soap dish or vanity tray for skincare products.—
Ali Faccenda,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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Behind the scenes, Dua Miami is partnered with Clean The World, a company that recycles hotel soaps and plastic bottles.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Clean the surface in a circular motion, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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How to Control Your Symptoms Plain nasal salt rinses can help clear away mucus.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Conservators first applied a solvent gel to soften the layers of paint before manually removing it with a plastic scraper.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
25 Dec. 2024
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The team first applied a solvent gel to soften the layers of paint and then manually removed them with a plastic scraper.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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However, mopping your floors should be focused on cleaning up visible signs of dirtiness, rather than frequency, explains Leiva.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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Ten minutes earlier, as alarms blared, detention center officers rushed to mop the floor.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Diamant and Kafka combed the park for it to no avail.—
Carlos Valladares,
ARTnews.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Every year, the event’s organizers comb through data on hundreds of prospects to determine who will get a coveted invite.—
Grace Raynor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Then, wash your hands and throw your clothes into the washing machine (more on this below).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2025
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Rabanne light wash denim jackets and wide-leg jeans feature a subtle crackle laser print as well.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampoo. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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