as in ointment
a liquid that is rubbed on your skin to relieve pain or stiffness in your muscles
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Recent Examples of liniment
Bright, medium-deep yellow; aromas of gooseberry, pear, liniment, and hints of grapefruit and lime.
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
From tea towels, hats, and keychains to mugs, snacks, and horse liniment, there’s a little something for everyone.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2024
In his encyclopedic Naturalis Historia, the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder suggests that urine might be used as a cure for gout or scorpion stings, or, when kneaded with ashes, a liniment for the bite of a mad dog.
—Justin Beal, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2022
The only constant was the way people put on their stickers: all of them with such tenderness as if rubbing liniment into the injustice.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2020
Elixir bottles can be exchanged for wellness liniments of equal or lesser value.
—Evan Waite, The New Yorker, 19 May 2020
With the patent medicine business in its prime, elixirs and liniments promised relief from every complaint under the sun.
—Lloyd Minor, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2019
Pheeranut and Tapanat, who had driven separately from Bangkok, waited in a trainer’s room that smelled of liniment.
—Shashank Bengalistaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2019
Other terpenes such as pinene, linalool, limonene and the sesquiterpene, beta-caryophyllene are pain relievers, especially when applied directly to the skin as a liniment.
—James David Adams, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2019
Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
From tea towels, hats, and keychains to mugs, snacks, and horse liniment, there’s a little something for everyone.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2024
In his encyclopedic Naturalis Historia, the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder suggests that urine might be used as a cure for gout or scorpion stings, or, when kneaded with ashes, a liniment for the bite of a mad dog.
—Justin Beal, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2022
The only constant was the way people put on their stickers: all of them with such tenderness as if rubbing liniment into the injustice.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2020
Elixir bottles can be exchanged for wellness liniments of equal or lesser value.
—Evan Waite, The New Yorker, 19 May 2020
With the patent medicine business in its prime, elixirs and liniments promised relief from every complaint under the sun.
—Lloyd Minor, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2019
Pheeranut and Tapanat, who had driven separately from Bangkok, waited in a trainer’s room that smelled of liniment.
—Shashank Bengalistaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2019
Other terpenes such as pinene, linalool, limonene and the sesquiterpene, beta-caryophyllene are pain relievers, especially when applied directly to the skin as a liniment.
—James David Adams, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liniment
Noun
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When doctors smothered it in ointment, about 45 larvae crawled out.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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For that reason, the multitasking ointment can usually be found in every medicine cabinet.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Noun
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While a big tub of the hydrating lotion is quite pricey, this travel-size version is $41 less — and the ideal size for a carry-on bag!—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Baby wipes or non-scented lotion will also fix an overpowering scent.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Noun
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There was acupuncture, Watsu, an Ayurvedic poultice massage and Abhyanga massage —therapies with familiar, comforting aims: to release tension, improve circulation and calm the nervous system.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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These three ingredients were then incorporated into the hammam sessions that preceded my treatments, which included a Vietnamese massage, an herbal poultice therapy, and cupping.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the middle of what will ultimately be the longest hiatus the film franchise has ever seen, a new 007 video game might just be the salve that fans sorely need.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Inspired by Magnolia Bakery’s bestselling treat, the skin salve delivered a mouth-watering aroma and up to 12 hours of hydration.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The war displaced most of the Palestinian population of more than 2 million, left large parts of the territory in rubble and created widespread shortages of food, medicine and other basic supplies asGaza’s border crossings — all but one controlled by Israel — were shut.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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These families are already choosing between food and a roof over their heads, utilities, medicine and transportation.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Most creditors must first sue you, obtain a judgment and pursue legal collection remedies.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The Big 12 seeks several remedies, including a declaration that Paxton’s threats amount to a violation of the First Amendment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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The situational hitting — the magic potion for any offense — has been elusive.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Cindy mimics Moore's character in Scary Movie 6 by taking a serum to reverse her aging, but — just like in The Substance — the potion is far from simple and unleashes a myriad of consequences.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The plan depends on drug companies sending Canada extra at reduced prices, rather than at the prices charged in the US.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Along with the 15 years to life prison sentence, Teahan was sentenced to an additional six years in prison for a conviction on related drug charges.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Liniment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liniment. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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