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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
The fly in the ointment is likely Liverpool and their own managerial situation.
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Peter South, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Pack a small bag with bandages, gauze pads, medical tape, antibiotic ointment, and hand sanitizer.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
As for wound care, every surgeon has their own protocols, but most recommend avoiding sun exposure and keeping the incision coated with an antibiotic ointment or a salve like Aquaphor.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Talk with the healthcare provider about using an oral antibiotic or topical ointment.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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Peter South, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Pack a small bag with bandages, gauze pads, medical tape, antibiotic ointment, and hand sanitizer.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
As for wound care, every surgeon has their own protocols, but most recommend avoiding sun exposure and keeping the incision coated with an antibiotic ointment or a salve like Aquaphor.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Talk with the healthcare provider about using an oral antibiotic or topical ointment.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ointment
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The planned execution of Thomas Creech in 2024 could not be carried out because a suitable vein could not be found to administer lethal drugs.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal drug overdose in Fairfield in December.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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In Greek mythology, the goddess Panacea carried a potion that could heal any disease.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Images of Essiedu’s Snape already appear to capture the potions professor’s foreboding presence, but this casting has triggered a racist backlash online.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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The trend also comes at a time when weight-loss medications are on the rise, more ultra-thin physiques appear to dominate red carpets and some social media users have built platforms off the outward pursuit of thinness.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Why Powder Prices Keep Rising Whey protein powder prices have reached record highs over the last several years due to supply shortages and surging demand, partly driven by the explosion of GLP-1 weight-loss medications.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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But large-scale remedies, such as finding alternative sources of revenue like a general tax increase to offset property tax cuts, are less likely when lawmakers and Pritzker are seeking reelection — though political pressures are lessened after the November general election in a lame-duck session.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, Delaware’s Supreme Court said Musk’s 2018 pay package must be restored, deciding that the lower court’s decision by McCormick was too extreme a remedy and did not give Tesla a chance to say what a fair compensation for Musk ought to be.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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How Advocate drone delivery will work Advocate’s delivery service will start with an order such as a prescription, lab specimen or medical supply.—
Chase Jordan
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The athlete had previously checked himself into a clinic in 2017 for prescription medication following an arrest that year for driving under the influence in Florida.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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To help your child stay safe, give their school an Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan signed by your child’s doctor, any school-specific forms required to give your child medicine, and epinephrine to treat potential reactions.—
Dr. Sonja O'Leary,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Despite the hype, many of the medicines on TrumpRx include brand-name drugs that patients can find cheaper elsewhere — as generics.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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The end result is a lotion that hydrates while also preventing breakouts and smoothing rough texture over time.—
Hana Hong,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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The most effective formulas pair retinol with the same hydrating ingredients found in a quality body lotion—think ceramides and hyaluronic acid—to maintain moisture while encouraging cell turnover.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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Duckett, 68, had been set to die by lethal injection at a Florida state prison on Tuesday, March 31.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The warrant calls for James Ernest Hitchcock, 69, to be put to death by lethal injection on April 30, according to documents posted on the Florida Supreme Court website.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ointment. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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