as in to brush
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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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The actor wore a wool suit with silver buttons, a white poplin shirt, a black silk cummerbund and brushed leather lace-up shoes.Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Using mouthwash right after brushing rinses off the toothpaste prematurely, which lessens the positive effects of fluoride in the toothpaste.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Lathering with soap and water—and scrubbing for at least 20 seconds—is definitely easier than feeling chained to your toilet.Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Then before consuming these sweet-tart fruits, transfer them to a colander and rinse under cool running water.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
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Its no-budge formula easily rinses off with a makeup remover balm or cleanser, making your daily wash that much gentler on your fragile lashes and lids.Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 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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The mopping module pulls out easily as well for occasional cleaning.Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The gadget cleans multiple floor types—vacuuming both carpets and hardwood floors, as well as mopping hard floors.Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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 20 Jan. 2025.
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