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
But this is the Islanders, a team that has thrived on being a fly in the NHL ointment pretty much since Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz came to the Island seven years ago.
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Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
In addition, tear gels or nighttime ointments can also provide relief, especially during sleep.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Dec. 2024
If a lip mask isn't available, 100% petroleum jelly or a healing ointment with hyaluronic acid and ceramides can be used to lock in moisture.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Compared to other ointments, Dr. Zalka appreciates that this doesn’t contain lanolin (a common allergen), and instead utilizes a restorative mix of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and petrolatum to hydrate, heal, and protect skin.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2025
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Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
In addition, tear gels or nighttime ointments can also provide relief, especially during sleep.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Dec. 2024
If a lip mask isn't available, 100% petroleum jelly or a healing ointment with hyaluronic acid and ceramides can be used to lock in moisture.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Compared to other ointments, Dr. Zalka appreciates that this doesn’t contain lanolin (a common allergen), and instead utilizes a restorative mix of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and petrolatum to hydrate, heal, and protect skin.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ointment
Noun
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At some shows, security guards confiscated plenty of drugs, alcohol and weapons from concertgoers, and police occasionally hauled away lawbreakers in the crowd.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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In theory, the same approach could also be expanded beyond cosmetics to applications such as drug testing and wound healing.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 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
Noun
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His office initially attributed the pause to an adverse reaction to new medication.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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Orange could be due to certain medications, or an issue with the liver or bile duct.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 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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The silly vocal remedy comes just 10 days after the singer released her EP, Nashville Canyon, Pt.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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Generic drugs make up about 90% of all U.S. prescriptions, and around 47% of those generics are made in India, which is facing a 26% tariff.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Patients seeking to transfer a prescription can fax the request to 203-384-4757.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Today, more of us than ever are turning to the internet and technologies like remote medicine for healthcare services and advice.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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It was also used to season foods, mixed into drinks, combined with medicines, and given as a gift.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Usually, essences are defined by their watery, toner-like textures, but in the Essence Light Sunscreen, the perks are bundled into an airy lotion that blends, hydrates, and protects like a pro.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a montage where the whole family is out on the water having a ball, he’s shown dropping a bottle of lotion and futilely attempting to pick it up.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This capital injection comes at a pivotal moment for Incentify, which has already established partnerships with major global organizations including Amazon, Kroger, Cargill, Tyson, Sony Pictures, and Paramount Studios, as well as thousands of small and medium-sized businesses.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Thirty minutes after their first taste, the mice received a one-time injection which caused a temporary food poisoning-like illness.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ointment. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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