as in ointment
a liquid that is rubbed on your skin to relieve pain or stiffness in your muscles
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of liniment
From tea towels, hats, and keychains to mugs, snacks, and horse liniment, there’s a little something for everyone.
—
Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2024
In his encyclopedic Naturalis Historia, the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder suggests that urine might be used as a cure for gout or scorpion stings, or, when kneaded with ashes, a liniment for the bite of a mad dog.
—Justin Beal, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2022
Other terpenes such as pinene, linalool, limonene and the sesquiterpene, beta-caryophyllene are pain relievers, especially when applied directly to the skin as a liniment.
—James David Adams, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2019
The only constant was the way people put on their stickers: all of them with such tenderness as if rubbing liniment into the injustice.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2020
Elixir bottles can be exchanged for wellness liniments of equal or lesser value.
—Evan Waite, The New Yorker, 19 May 2020
With the patent medicine business in its prime, elixirs and liniments promised relief from every complaint under the sun.
—Lloyd Minor, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2019
Pheeranut and Tapanat, who had driven separately from Bangkok, waited in a trainer’s room that smelled of liniment.
—Shashank Bengalistaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2019
In other words, Varejao endorsed the use of arnica do mato as a liniment.
—Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 4 May 2016
Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2024
In his encyclopedic Naturalis Historia, the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder suggests that urine might be used as a cure for gout or scorpion stings, or, when kneaded with ashes, a liniment for the bite of a mad dog.
—Justin Beal, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2022
Other terpenes such as pinene, linalool, limonene and the sesquiterpene, beta-caryophyllene are pain relievers, especially when applied directly to the skin as a liniment.
—James David Adams, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2019
The only constant was the way people put on their stickers: all of them with such tenderness as if rubbing liniment into the injustice.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2020
Elixir bottles can be exchanged for wellness liniments of equal or lesser value.
—Evan Waite, The New Yorker, 19 May 2020
With the patent medicine business in its prime, elixirs and liniments promised relief from every complaint under the sun.
—Lloyd Minor, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2019
Pheeranut and Tapanat, who had driven separately from Bangkok, waited in a trainer’s room that smelled of liniment.
—Shashank Bengalistaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2019
In other words, Varejao endorsed the use of arnica do mato as a liniment.
—Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 4 May 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liniment
Noun
-
There’s one fly in this ointment of market serenity: Mr. Trump’s tariff proposals.Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Oct. 2024
-
Breast pumps and lactation supplies, such as pump accessories, nursing pads, milk storage bags and nipple cream/ointments.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Does not include body lotions, body moisturizers, makeup, hair, nail or fragrance. 1.Noor Lobad, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
-
Korres Vanilla Cinnamon Body Set This body wash and lotion set is a foolproof gift for just about anyone.Nicola Fumo, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Step 5: Scrub Bowl and Flush Use a toilet brush to scrub the bowl, which will help to scour away any residual staining that has been loosened by the vinegar poultice.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2024
-
Swallows collect another toxic plant, celandine, to make a poultice for their chicks’ eyes.Adrienne Mayor, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2024
Noun
-
This Burt’s Bees kit, which over 100,000 shoppers have purchased in the past month, comes with travel-size versions of the brand’s best-sellers, including a cleanser, hand salve, body lotion, foot cream, and lip balm.Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
-
Save 30% off everything at Kiehl's right now, including the brand's hand salve and face creams.Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Ahluwalia, a physician and professor of medicine, stressed that governments should restrict underage access to such products, particularly unregulated products predominantly made in China.David Ovalle and Rachel Roubein The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 2 Dec. 2024
-
There’s also a range of anti-inflammatory medicines, biologics, janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors and antibiotics that could be prescribed to treat Crohn’s, according to Mayo Clinic.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Immune system boost Negative thoughts may manifest into chemical reactions that can affect the body by bringing on more stress, according to the Mayo Clinic, which means laughter could be a remedy for better health.Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
-
The judge's remedy is novel, and could become a blueprint for other courts.Dan Primack, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
There are a number of combat potions that allow for enhanced abilities of perks in the artifact.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
-
There's also an order of marshmallow potion macchiato with 18 pumps of marshmallow ube swirl, two shots of vanilla flavoring, four shots of hazelnut, four shots of blueberry, four shots of coconut, 12 teaspoons of sugar and skim milk.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The Silicon Valley investor has called for major reform at the FDA in the past and argued that the efficacy of drugs should be measured after they have been allowed on market.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
-
BofA began coverage of Amgen with a sell, saying the premium from the biotech’s experimental weight loss drug is coming out the stock.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near liniment
Cite this Entry
“Liniment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liniment. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share