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noun

plural of shampoo
as in solvents

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shampoo
as in rinses

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Recent Examples of shampoos
Noun
For more of the brand’s best collections, check out frizz-fighting shampoos, bond repair strengtheners, deep conditioners, dry shampoo, and serums below. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shampoos
  1. solvents
  2. rinses
  3. scrubs
  4. brushes
  5. soaps
  6. vacuums
  7. combs
  8. dusts
Noun
  • But the results lined up with recent findings showing possible links between autism and exposure to metals and certain solvents during pregnancy or early childhood, including a solvent called methylene chloride.
    — Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Definition of solvents
Verb
  • Plus, its self-cleaning function rinses the brushroll after each use and dumps the debris into the dirt tank.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Moisture is why LaMarita never rinses cauliflower before tucking it into the crisper.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of rinses
Noun
  • On top of the $255 registration fee, the 26-year-old bartender also had to pay for a background check, scrubs, a stethoscope, special shoes and a state certification exam — all while working half as much to make time for her classes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • When in doubt, opt for microfiber cloths, soft sponges, or non-abrasive scrubs.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of scrubs
Verb
  • Fertitta brushes off the scuffle between his president and Meloni.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • During a penumbral eclipse, the moon merely brushes this outer zone and often appears only subtly dimmed.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of brushes
Noun
  • Data from Circana shows that during the first half of the year, eaux de parfum saw the strongest performance, though on the other end of the pricing and intensity spectrum, so did ancillary products like soaps, creams and shower gels.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Very dry feet can also be caused by hot showers, harsh soaps, and low humidity.
    — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of soaps
Verb
  • Undersides of Furniture While virtually everyone vacuums around and under furniture, the underside rarely gets tended to.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026
  • Robot vacuums One of Shark’s robot vacuums that has a HEPA filter is the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty Robot Vacuum.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of vacuums
Verb
  • Another founder, Sheridan Clayborne, built an AI agent that combs the internet for the best credit card and banking deals, netting him thousands of dollars.
    — Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 14 July 2026
  • Zayas also combs through the dark web, a criminal haven on the internet where anonymous threat actors try to cause real-world harm.
    — Heather Abbott, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Definition of combs
Verb
  • Winter is also a wonderful surprise, when soft snow blankets valley trails and dusts the mountaintops.
    — Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
  • Snow sometimes dusts the surrounding slopes, melting by afternoon into damp earth as manzanita and mountain lilac begin to flower.
    — Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of dusts

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“Shampoos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shampoos. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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