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
Noun
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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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In innovative medicines, Galapagos develops small-molecule drugs for inflammatory and immunological diseases.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Mattioli was convinced that this fragrance hinted at an aphrodisiac quality of the plant and embarked on a mission to create a potion from its flowers that would heighten amorous interest among those who drank it.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
30 Jan. 2025
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Or a witch or wizard standing over a cauldron concocting life-altering potions.—
Simone Milasas,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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An initial report indicated that their mother, 34, had stopped taking her mental health medication, had left her apartment, and that the children had stopped going to school, per the U.S. Marshals Service's statement.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed Feb. 3 and final letters will be mailed when a remedy is found.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Several audience members questioned TxDOT’s belief in highway expansion as the region’s ideal congestion remedy.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 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
Noun
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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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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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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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