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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Designating certain cartels as Foreign Terror Organizations Trump made good on his campaign pledge to designate certain drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, a move specifically aimed at groups such as MS-13 and Tren de Aragua.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
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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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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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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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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Previously, Medicare was prohibited by law from engaging in such negotiations, leaving the program vulnerable to soaring prescription costs.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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However, most over-the-counter eyelash serums are generally formulated at a suitable strength and do not require a prescription.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
17 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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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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Do not wear makeup or lotions on the day of your skin check.25 4.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
12 Jan. 2025
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These include certain foods, environmental irritants, medications, insect bites, and household or personal care products (such as shampoo or lotion).—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 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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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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“Ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ointment. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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