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Recent Examples of scalp
Essence, 27 June 2025
Both the catagen and telogen phases of the hair cycle (where the hair shaft is released from the scalp) are reduced and, simply put, stay attached to the scalp for longer.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
During that run, the band used a fan-to-fan ticket exchange to stop scalping and refused to use dynamic pricing models.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The best way to describe it is like a facial for your scalp.
—Essence, 27 June 2025
Both the catagen and telogen phases of the hair cycle (where the hair shaft is released from the scalp) are reduced and, simply put, stay attached to the scalp for longer.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Verb
The root issue in the Swift scandal was not only scalping, but capacity management and user verification, both of which fall outside the direct scope of the executive order.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
During that run, the band used a fan-to-fan ticket exchange to stop scalping and refused to use dynamic pricing models.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scalp
Noun
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Parts of the fetal skull had adhered to her intestines and were taken out, the lawsuit said.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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In 2024, a woman was severely injured in West Hollywood when she was hit by a motorized scooter, suffering a fractured skull and brain swelling that required hospitalization.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Keep scrolling to check out the best Prime member-only deals, then head to Amazon to shop the full sale.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Already heading to the Midsummer Classic, Jazz Chisholm Jr. would love to take on a bigger role when Atlanta hosts All-Star festivities next week.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The man kept the Harbin cranium well hidden as he was instructed to hide it from the Japanese army.—
Nick Butler,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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There were also three unique variants of amino acids present on the cranium — amino acids that were also found on Denisova 3, a finger bone recovered from Denisova Cave in 2008.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Mexican authorities recently found 20 bodies, including several that were decapitated and four that were left hanging from a bridge over a highway.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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His body was found decapitated Oct. 11 on the 2300 block of Clay Street with his arms and knees bound with black tape.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The French super powerhouse has taken teams part since winning the UEFA Champions League crown on May 24, outscoring its foes by an absurd 21-1 margin.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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In cases of severe erosion and decay, crowns can help preserve teeth and maintain function for many years.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The bill was named after Dexter, a rescue dog who was adopted in 2024 and found beheaded in a public park days later.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Two Islamic State members, both former British citizens who were part of a cell that beheaded American hostages, are serving life prison sentences in the United States.—
Andrew Mills,
IndyStar,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Linking Brazil's Atlantic coast with the Pacific Ocean in Peru could shorten shipping times to Asian markets by as much as 12 days compared with current routes passing through the Panama Canal.—
Theo Burman
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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For injuries, vibration therapy can shorten healing time.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Like a garden that needs regular pruning to grow well, your relationship may need occasional tension to clear out emotional overgrowth and make space for healthier connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Since plumeria flowers grow at the end of each branch, pruning your tree may reduce the number of blooms until more branches can grow.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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“Scalp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scalp. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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