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Recent Examples of scalp
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
Rosemary reduces inflammation, boosts scalp circulation, and stimulates follicles.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Thomas Smith, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026
Applying the serum to your edges, hairline, and scalp on a daily basis will directly correlate with a visible uptick in density, a detox for the scalp, and a boost in root-to-tip hair strength.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
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Noun
On the scalp specifically, that messaging yields better cellular turnover for the hair itself, reduced oil buildup, and improved skin tissue.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
Rosemary reduces inflammation, boosts scalp circulation, and stimulates follicles.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Verb
When tickets rapidly sold out for her 2026 U.S. arena tour – including four of her own shows at MSG – the moment of joy was undercut by fan reports of scalping from ticket touts snapping up and reselling passes at a premium.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026
Applying the serum to your edges, hairline, and scalp on a daily basis will directly correlate with a visible uptick in density, a detox for the scalp, and a boost in root-to-tip hair strength.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scalp
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To prevent swelling, surgeons would typically remove a portion of the skull called the bone flap, treat the underlying blood clot, and then restore the bone flap soon after.—
Martha Raddatz,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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Based on an analysis of 85 species of dinosaurs, the study concluded that tiny arms were an evolutionary trade-off caused by another body part becoming ever larger and taking up resources — the skull.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Now, heading into this upcoming special legislative session on the state budget, my focus is on locking in funding for more local water projects — and for Resilient Florida.—
Anna V. Eskamani,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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They were all headed for college with big dreams, of working in healthcare or science or, in Bonez’s case, in a mortuary.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Sometimes that’s because a stray thought so often crashes the party that is the presidential cranium, kicks over the keg and makes for the nearest exit.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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These included a molar and humerus shaft from NgLj-3; two molars, a premolar, and a temporal cranium bone from NgLj-2; and a sample taken from a left humerus found in 2018 at NgLj-1.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
Verb
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After decapitating the body, Kennedy tied the head to the top of the family's minivan with a bungee cord, making for a less-than-pleasant five-hour drive back home to Mount Kisco, New York, according to her recollection.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Vahidi’s rise to become one of Iran’s top decision-makers shows that US and Israeli efforts to decapitate the country’s leadership have not produced a more moderate ruling echelon.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Lee also helped the Warriors win eight Hockomock League championships, including three straight crowns from 2023-25.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Freshman Jansen Baek shot a 1-over 75 to help the Lancers post a 13-under score of 357 for their first regional crown since 2013.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Four Haitian women who were deported from the United States in February were found beheaded and dumped in a river several months later, lawyers said in court documents.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Here’s another, similarly beheaded, on Seventh Avenue near 30th Street.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jamen said Wscripted was hoping to shorten the lead times for development and financing with the new system.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
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The process of shrinking was different among the groups, with some dinosaurs reducing the size of the fingers first, while others prioritized shortening the forearm.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Dense hedges can also be pruned to enhance air circulation in adjacent planting beds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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Properly pruning and training apple trees from the outset keeps them productive for decades.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
25 May 2026
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“Scalp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scalp. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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