as in drug
a smooth substance that is rubbed on the skin to help heal a wound or to reduce pain or discomfort
You should put some ointment on that cut.
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Recent Examples of ointment
Nineteenth-century ointments relied on them to treat everything from burns and chapped skin to wounds and ingrown nails.
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Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2025
This multi-purpose ointment is a must-have on our nightstands because of its hard-working, multi-tasking ability.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Topical creams and ointments containing retinoids or a steroid are usually the first medications prescribed.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
For more severe discomfort, Hu suggests using thicker lubricating gels or ointments at bedtime, though these may temporarily blur vision.
—Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2025
This multi-purpose ointment is a must-have on our nightstands because of its hard-working, multi-tasking ability.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Topical creams and ointments containing retinoids or a steroid are usually the first medications prescribed.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
For more severe discomfort, Hu suggests using thicker lubricating gels or ointments at bedtime, though these may temporarily blur vision.
—Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ointment
Noun
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Drug dealers mix fentanyl, because of its potency and low cost, with other drugs including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, which increases the likelihood of a fatal dose, according to the DEA.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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The intrigue: Is the rising use of weight-loss drugs causing people to snack less?—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Soda Potion: The electrifying effect of this potion is as mysterious as its recipe: an accidental combo of fantastic fizzy flavors.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Exceptionally gentle, shockingly lightweight, and never greasy, this sinks quickly into skin and pairs well with other lotions and potions in your regimen.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Later in February, Schreiner posted a video claiming the athlete's running speed became slower after taking medication to increase estrogen.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Always speak to a healthcare provider before taking OTC medication.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These remedies would block the Nevada Gaming Control Board from prohibiting Kalshi from offering event contracts for trading.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In June, 1972, Roth issued the metropolitan remedy that the N.A.A.C.P. wanted.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Midway through the third quarter, Miles paused to fidget with her prescription goggles, took another dribble, then fired off a no-look scoop pass to Westbeld, who put the Irish up by four points.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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Telemedicine will also be a game-changer, with opportunities for virtual consultations leading to faster prescriptions of necessary medication.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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New Uses for Old Drugs: Scientists are using machine learning to find new treatments among thousands of old medicines.—
Eli Tan,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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One reason is that the group's clinics are absorbing some of the patients who have lost their doctor to concierge medicine.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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That would likely mean daily baths and massages, too: The assortment is mushroom-powered and offers bath essentials, massage creams, facial serums and lotions, and more.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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This fragrance-free lotion restores dry skin without feeling greasy and comes in two sizes, 12 ounces and 19 ounces, and both sizes are under $20.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
21 Mar. 2025
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In Oklahoma, 56-year-old Wendell Grissom was declared dead by lethal injection at the penitentiary in McAlester at 10:13 a.m.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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This capital injection will allow HX to explore new destinations beyond its core polar regions, with upcoming itineraries including South America and the Galápagos.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ointment. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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