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Recent Examples of scalp
Rebeca Schiller, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
The victim had a large welt on his left temple and numerous red marks on his scalp.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
However, 29-year-old Matthew Short and Labuschagne revived the Aussies momentum with a 95-run partnership before Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone scalped two wickets during the middle overs, leaving Australia at 4-135.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Symptoms include dry, itchy skin and red rashes that can appear on the scalp, face, hands, and feet.3
In Asian countries, using curcumin to treat eczema is a common practice.
—Rebeca Schiller, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
The victim had a large welt on his left temple and numerous red marks on his scalp.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Verb
He was paroled and worked as a delivery truck driver but was arrested several times for scalping tickets outside Yankee Stadium, records show.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
However, 29-year-old Matthew Short and Labuschagne revived the Aussies momentum with a 95-run partnership before Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone scalped two wickets during the middle overs, leaving Australia at 4-135.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scalp
Noun
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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a disorder involving an excess of CSF that elevates pressure inside the skull and compresses the brain.—
Danielle Wilhour,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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Unexpectedly, the tire shattered and debris flew into the teen’s right eye and skull, according to WGBA.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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According to previous Idaho Statesman reporting, the vehicle drove westbound toward Boise before jumping the median and heading back toward Mountain Home.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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Jennifer Lorentz heads the Diversion Unit in the office of the St. Louis Circuit Attorney, the city’s chief prosecutor.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Experts found the cranium and the skull fragment were likely archaeological finds, some being more than 100 years old and others being more than 500 years old, FOX 35 reported.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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All those wrinkles allow more surface area of the brain to fit in the cranium.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Authorities have yet to share further details, meaning there’s still some mystery left as to who’s responsible for decapitating the statue, and where it’s been hiding all these years.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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Some victims were mutilated, and many were decapitated.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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By that time, Aspinall had already defended his interim crown, scoring a first-round knockout win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in July 2024.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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In a dramatic twist, the bank lost its crown as continental Europe’s most valuable lender by market capitalization to Spanish giant Santander in mid-April. - CNBC’s Ganesh Rao contributed to this report.—
Ruxandra Iordache,April Roach,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Verb
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After only five minutes of exposure to the parasite, 22.4% of sperm cells were beheaded.—
Bill Sullivan,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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The 28 statues of saints were beheaded, mistaken for French kings, and some of the bells were removed and melted down. 1804: Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself emperor of France with the pope in attendance in Notre-Dame, and portions of the cathedral were restored.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Among them, Florida is the only team to do so after playing a full 82-game regular season in all three years, as Tampa Bay’s first two seasons were shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Only time separates us from that result, and what matters most is shortening that time.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Also, make a fertilizer application after pruning and again in early fall.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Learn how to prune and maintain your garden for wildfire safety.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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“Scalp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scalp. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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