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
Cosmetic products like skin creams may contain C. asiatica to help with skin hydration, and ointments with C. asiatica accelerate wound healing.
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Lotions sink in fast but evaporate quickly due to their high water content, Davis says, and ointments tend to be too thick for sensitive facial skin.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
Specially formulated for sensitive lips, the lip ointment contains nourishing vitamins, shea butter and soothing chamomile essence to seal in moisture and helps prevent dryness.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024
Rubbing mercury ointment into the skin, for centuries a common treatment for many ailments, is dangerous over time.
—Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Lotions sink in fast but evaporate quickly due to their high water content, Davis says, and ointments tend to be too thick for sensitive facial skin.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
Specially formulated for sensitive lips, the lip ointment contains nourishing vitamins, shea butter and soothing chamomile essence to seal in moisture and helps prevent dryness.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024
Rubbing mercury ointment into the skin, for centuries a common treatment for many ailments, is dangerous over time.
—Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ointment
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The infamous dark web marketplace served as a global hub for illicit drug sales that prosecutors said had contributed to the death of at least six people.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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Subsequent research has suggested that the benefits of the drug outweigh risks, especially for younger perimenopausal women.—
Scarlett Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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The nature of these specific servers means that there’s actually something to lose, that time and energy put into a character could be wasted with one bad encounter or another player fumbling with their button inputs or healing potions.—
Kazuma Hashimoto,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2025
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Combined with a mystical potion given to him by his friend, Calypso (Diaana Babnicova), Sergei suddenly gains the power of his apex predator attacker and has the strength, speed and agility of the beast.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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The coroner said the victim, who has not yet been identified, possibly took sleeping medication and passed out.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The agency reported that the children's mother had stopped taking medication for mental health, the kids were no longer in school and that their Canton apartment was found abandoned.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Some TikTokers swear by a hangover remedy called DHM (dihydromyricetin), a flavonoid found in several plants native to Asia.—
John Loeppky,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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Combining these treatments with lifestyle changes and natural remedies may increase effectiveness—and leave you with a clear complexion in no time.—
Amanda Svachula,
Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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The integrity of doctors has also come under scrutiny, as pharmaceutical companies spend billions courting their attention and prescription pads.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Medical information to have on hand includes health insurance and pharmacy cards, records of immunizations and allergies, copies of prescriptions and records of medical devices or equipment for disabilities.—
Cora Lewis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Commoners could look forward to a paltry thirty-five or forty years of a hardscrabble existence, without the benefit of medicine, dentistry, or a decent sewage system.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Typically, organized rings coordinate and plan thefts on a large scale, identifying high-demand merchandise with high resale value — think over-the-counter medicine, baby formula and laundry detergent, designer sunglasses, power tools and even spools of copper wire.—
Cailey Locklair,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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Thank You Farmer's Sun Project Water Sun Cream feels like a lightweight lotion and is infused with similar ingredients, like moisturizing glycerin, vitamin E, and niacinamide.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Use a moisturizing lotion or cream, depending on the season and humidity level.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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The medication — taken weekly by injection in the thigh, stomach or arm — is a brand name for semaglutide, which works in the brain to impact satiety.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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With Goff, who arrived in 2021 as a castoff from the Rams, Johnson and Lions head coach Dan Campbell were instrumental in providing an injection of belief and confidence.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ointment. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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