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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shampooing
Verb
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New York — American shoppers are brushing off higher gas prices and finally spending money at Target again.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026 -
The Bruins would benefit from brushing Joonas Korpisalo’s $3 million average annual value off their books.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Not to mention that, in the cabin, the only person doing the dishes and rinsing out everyone’s beer cans for the recycling was the ostensibly famous lead singer—the only woman, natch.—
Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
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My weekly cleaning routine involves vacuuming and wiping down surfaces.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
3 May 2026
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Start by vacuuming out loose debris from the tracks.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Add a few drops of mild detergent to warm water and blot the stain with a microfiber cloth rather than scrubbing it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Many of the cleaning home habits people rely on every week — from scrubbing grout to running a steam mop — can quietly wear down floors, fixtures and appliances.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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An old toothbrush is helpful for cleaning tight areas.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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When the bubbles stop, use a clean cloth to wipe away the stain and cleaning residue.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Use marabou jigs, jigs tipped with one- to two-inch minnows and spoons for combing these deeper areas.—
John Phillips,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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While combing through coral, Harasti spotted a unique and wholly unfamiliar creature swimming through the water.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
13 May 2026
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So, the league is washing its hands of what the Chargers or any other teams might do to troll the Patriots.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Modern Perspectives on Laundry Sorting With the growing popularity of large-capacity front-loading washers in the late 1990s, consumers welcomed the possibility of washing all of the dirty laundry in the hamper at the same time.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Dry sweeping and dusting launch particles back into the air right at a child’s breathing height.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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By turning it into a reusable dusting mitt.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
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“Shampooing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampooing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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