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shampoo

[sham-poo] / ʃæmˈpu /
NOUN
wash
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cleaning washing
STRONG
ablution bathe cleansing laundering rinse scrub shower
WEAK
dirty clothes
VERB
clean
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bathe brush cleanse clear up disinfect dredge dust mop pick pick up rinse scrape scrub soak spruce up sweep vacuum wash wipe
STRONG
bath blot cauterize clarify deodorize deterge edulcorate erase expunge expurgate flush hackle launder lave neaten polish purge purify rake rasp refine sanitize scald scour soap sponge sterilize swab whisk winnow
WEAK
absterge clear the decks depurate do up elutriate rout out shake out straighten up tidy up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dirty worsen
WEAK
foul pollute soil stain
VERB
lave
Synonyms
STRONG
bath bathe bubble cleanse dip douse drench float hose imbue immerse lap launder moisten rinse scour scrub shine shower slosh soak soap sponge starch swab wet wipe
WEAK
brush up clean up do the dishes do the laundry fresh up freshen up take a bath take a shower tub wash up
Antonyms
STRONG
dehydrate dirty dry ignore
VERB
wash
Synonyms
STRONGEST
douse drench float hose moisten rinse scrub shower soak wash up wet wipe
STRONG
bath bubble cleanse dip imbue immerse lap launder lave scour shine slosh soap sponge starch swab tub
WEAK
brush up clean up do the dishes do the laundry fresh up freshen up take a bath take a shower
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dehydrate dry
STRONG
dirty ignore

Example Sentences

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I’ve taken to bringing my own toiletries because who knows whether the body wash is body wash as labeled or shampoo in disguise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Think former NFL star Troy Polamalu, who has been featured in Head & Shoulders shampoo commercials showing off his hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Here we are again, having washed, rinsed and repeated the process with the same shampoo in a different scent.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

But among the market’s priciest names today are not just artificial-intelligence darlings but also discount retailers and shampoo makers — a sign that even defensive trades may be now getting expensive.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

He also packed up all the little bottles of shampoo and hand lotion and mouthwash in the bathroom.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

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