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Recent Examples of shampoo
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
For me, corneal neuralgia symptoms feel like burning and stinging, like bleach in my eye, or sunscreen or shampoo.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 May 2025
Key Ingredients: Glycerin, jojoba seed oil, citric acid, sweet almond oil
More To Know: Paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, gluten-free, vegan, color-safe
How To Apply: After shampooing, opt for this mask in lieu of your conditioner.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The authors, a group of researchers at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine, estimated that roughly 13% of cardiovascular deaths among 55- to 64-year-olds worldwide that year could be attributed to phthalates, which are used in food packaging, shampoo, toys and more.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
For me, corneal neuralgia symptoms feel like burning and stinging, like bleach in my eye, or sunscreen or shampoo.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Verb
Properly shampoo your hair/scalp and deep condition weekly or bi-weekly.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 May 2025
Key Ingredients: Glycerin, jojoba seed oil, citric acid, sweet almond oil
More To Know: Paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, gluten-free, vegan, color-safe
How To Apply: After shampooing, opt for this mask in lieu of your conditioner.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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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,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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The Spa All guests have access to the sauna and steam room, with add-on spa services including massages, manicures and pedicures, body scrubs, and facials.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Circular retail is a long-term value play Don’t brush off circular retail as a passing trend.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Some Republicans still hope for a detente between the two men, although that seemed unlikely on Friday as Trump brushed off the idea of an impending makeup call.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Outside of a brief appearance on the show in 2022, this summer marks his big return to the CBS long-running daytime soap.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Princess nails are the milkier equivalent of soap nails.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Step five: Remove the mouthpiece, rinse your mouth with water, and clean the device as instructed.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
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After applying a mask, leave it on for the time recommended on product label, and gently rinse off with lukewarm water before lightly patting your skin dry with a washcloth.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2025
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Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency passed a ban on the solvent trichlorethylene, based on research by NIOSH showing a link with liver cancer.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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The Office of the Medical Investigator in New Mexico found trace amounts of the chemical solvent acetone in Hackman’s system, which indicates prolonged fasting, noted the report obtained by The Associated Press.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These last-minute Memorial Day robot vac and mop deals will be gone soon, so don't delay!—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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The restrooms at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center were freshly mopped by 7:30 a.m.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Many eagle-eyed fans have combed through the footage, mainly the backgrounds of the arenas, and found references to other Marvel characters like Dazzler, Daredevil, Thor, Wasp, Luna Snow and The Fantastic Four.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Reporters combed through court documents to examine charges and federal records to identify people in ICE custody.—
Hannah Critchfield,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Consumers should also wash and disinfect any surfaces that came in contact with the eggs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2025
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The hilltop compound is perhaps most famous for its car museum, a nearly 24,000-square-foot showstopper built to house Lyon’s epic personal collection, with room for 70 vehicles (none included with the sale, unfortunately), as well as an auto shop and wash and gas stations.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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“Shampoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampoo. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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