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Recent Examples of scalp
Rebeca Schiller, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
The victim had a large welt on his left temple and numerous red marks on his scalp.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
However, 29-year-old Matthew Short and Labuschagne revived the Aussies momentum with a 95-run partnership before Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone scalped two wickets during the middle overs, leaving Australia at 4-135.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Symptoms include dry, itchy skin and red rashes that can appear on the scalp, face, hands, and feet.3
In Asian countries, using curcumin to treat eczema is a common practice.
—Rebeca Schiller, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
The victim had a large welt on his left temple and numerous red marks on his scalp.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Verb
He was paroled and worked as a delivery truck driver but was arrested several times for scalping tickets outside Yankee Stadium, records show.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
However, 29-year-old Matthew Short and Labuschagne revived the Aussies momentum with a 95-run partnership before Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone scalped two wickets during the middle overs, leaving Australia at 4-135.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scalp
Noun
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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a disorder involving an excess of CSF that elevates pressure inside the skull and compresses the brain.—
Danielle Wilhour,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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Unexpectedly, the tire shattered and debris flew into the teen’s right eye and skull, according to WGBA.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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According to previous Idaho Statesman reporting, the vehicle drove westbound toward Boise before jumping the median and heading back toward Mountain Home.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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Jennifer Lorentz heads the Diversion Unit in the office of the St. Louis Circuit Attorney, the city’s chief prosecutor.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Experts found the cranium and the skull fragment were likely archaeological finds, some being more than 100 years old and others being more than 500 years old, FOX 35 reported.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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All those wrinkles allow more surface area of the brain to fit in the cranium.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some victims were mutilated, and many were decapitated.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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While this was a funeral rite for some in the Roman period, the researchers think the man was decapitated as a mercy killing after the lion bite.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Torrey won the first four Open titles, while CCA has earned the Open crown two of the past three years.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Jason showed up at the U.S. southern border in August 2024 after receiving an appointment through the CBP One app, but remained in detention because immigration agents were suspicious of his crown tattoo, according to his mother.—
Nidia Cavazos,
CBS News,
23 May 2025
Verb
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But would you rather be blasted by tiny pieces — which really hurts — or beheaded or stabbed in the heart by a large shard with tape dangling off of it?—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Men on electric scooters zoomed past a square where prisoners used to be beheaded, now a few blocks away from a gleaming new metro station.—
Vivian Nereim,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The jacket sleeves were shortened along with her trousers, leaving a well-deserved moment for Jackson’s statement combat boots.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Paper gowns could be easily shortened to miniskirt length to wear as a reception or getaway dress.—
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Two former HubSpot employees came out in defense, outlining that the business had been undertaking pruning strategies.—
Lis Anderson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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They can be pruned but trimming stops the growth of the shoots and may leave brown stubs and possibly some yellow leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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“Scalp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scalp. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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