as in to brush
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shampoo
Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Nationally, and here in the Ocean State, it is estimated that one in three low-income families struggle to afford basic hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, and personal care items.
—John Garrahan, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Ana Morales, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Anna asks as her mother sits in the bathtub on a stool shampooing her daughter’s hair.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shampoo
Noun
That usually tells me there was still a decent amount of oil and product buildup the shampoo needed to cut through.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Nationally, and here in the Ocean State, it is estimated that one in three low-income families struggle to afford basic hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, and personal care items.
—John Garrahan, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
How to shampoo right A longer leave-on once a week might feel like an advanced move, but according to the Ki.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Anna asks as her mother sits in the bathtub on a stool shampooing her daughter’s hair.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shampoo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shampoo
Noun
-
Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Lightning is one of the top scrub triggers Lightning doesn’t have to be directly overhead to stop a launch.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Its tulle is brittle and sharp, brushing against my fur like a thousand tiny teeth, a cruel lover that bites with every move.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Guerrero brushed her sister’s hair.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Phthalates also help lubricate substances and carry fragrances in personal care products, including deodorants; nail polishes; perfumes; hair gels, sprays or shampoos; soaps; and body lotions.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Putting a bottle of status soap in your powder room signals a lot to your guests.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Raw meat was frozen in trash bags and an employee washed dishes without rinsing them.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
-
Moisture is why LaMarita never rinses cauliflower before tucking it into the crisper.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Jeane wants to see a fleshed out fiscal solvency plan and a multiyear cash flow projection (a key metric in terms of remaining solvent), which was missing from the second interim budget earlier this month.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
-
Ethanol is also a solvent that can eat away at delicate rubber seals and plastics in older engines, potentially causing major damage, which is one of the reasons why it’s usually capped at 10%.—
Kyle Cheromcha,
The Drive,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Observed splitter added to mop sink faucet without back back flow device incorrectly installed before splitter.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
24 Mar. 2026
-
Then mop your tile floors and rinse.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Meanwhile in Tehran, rescue workers were combing through rubble Friday morning trying to find survivors after overnight strikes there.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
-
The ministry added that search and rescue teams were continuing to comb through the site.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Raw meat was frozen in trash bags and an employee washed dishes without rinsing them.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
-
The manager ordered more sanitizer and bleach during the inspection, and the dishware was corrected to be washed manually until the dishwasher has more sanitizer.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampoo. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
