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
Topical ointments might also be helpful but if the problem persists or gets worse, anal sacculectomy or removal may need to be considered.
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
The fly in the deep sea ointment is powering the gliders.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
In the selfies, King gives a close-up look at the blisters on her chin and neck, plus a snap of her injuries covered in ointment.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Topical creams, lotions, ointments, and foams are applied directly to the skin.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
The fly in the deep sea ointment is powering the gliders.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
In the selfies, King gives a close-up look at the blisters on her chin and neck, plus a snap of her injuries covered in ointment.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Topical creams, lotions, ointments, and foams are applied directly to the skin.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for ointment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ointment
Noun
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Manzano didn’t have a prescription for the drug, Fitzmorris said.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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Editor's note: Zelenskyy is expected to meet with Trump in Washington on Friday to sign an deal to provide critical raw materials used for items like electric vehicle batteries and cancer drugs.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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Previously announced with the working title of Abadi Nan Jaya, the film tells the story of a potion that ends up triggering a zombie outbreak due to the ambition of a herbal medicine company’s owner.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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Enter the mysterious potion of the title, which allows Elisabeth to birth a younger, more nubile version of herself (Margaret Qualley).—
Melena Ryzik,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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But Dana only needs a little bit of help to get the medication Aiden needs to be made.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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Most people taking antidepressants will not experience withdrawal symptoms when quitting the medications, experts said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Lukens said Amica is considering many remedies, possibly including a lawsuit to stop the action.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Those searching for catharsis or an applicable remedy to their own heartaches and existential muddles will find only one definitive answer—that no person can ever fully know her own mind.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Alliance wrote to the FDA last year, saying more than 200,000 prescriptions for semaglutide drugs not manufactured by Novo Nordisk were being filled by U.S. patients each month, and the agency should consider their role in alleviating the obesity drug supply crunch before barring them.—
Bhanvi Satija, Puyaan Singh,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The pair meet after the guy picks up a prescription for an extremely gnarly black eye, setting off a whirlwind romance that’s inevitably disrupted by — what else? — a grumpy parent.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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The natural formula uses Chuan-xiong that is known to calm, Safflower that soothes and reduces inflammation and Asarum that is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat aches and pains.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Lawsuits argue that the order discriminates against young transgender people, unlawfully withholds funds appropriated by Congress and violates the right of states to regulate the practice of medicine.—
Francesca Paris,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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So, double down on that body lotion after your shower and before bed.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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Variations: Gabrielle Chanel is available in an essence eau de parfum and parfum—along with travel sizes, a body cream, hair mist, deodorant, and body lotion.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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The spacecraft will separate from the rocket after reaching what’s called a trans-lunar injection orbit, which is an elliptical path that extends about 236,000 miles (380,000 kilometers) above Earth.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Glossip nearly receives lethal injection Glossip has had nine separate execution dates scheduled and has nearly been executed several times.—
Sean Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ointment. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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