Thesaurus results for LINIMENT

liniment

noun

Definition of liniment

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. — 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for liniment

Noun

Before mayonnaise was used as a condiment, it was initially used as an ointment.

— Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026
Waad was treated at the hospital, but the family can no longer afford the medication ointments necessary to help her heal.

— Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of ointment

Noun

Like the lotion, this formula features hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin, plus shea butter for an extra conditioning boost.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026
Exfoliation is the easiest way to combat the issue, and this retinol body lotion addresses it from every angle.

— Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of lotion

Noun

Make a thick paste of baking soda and water and apply a poultice to the stain.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
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

Definition of poultice

Noun

Apart from material assistance, volunteers seek to provide some measure of emotional salve for the communal trauma.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Bolstered with titanium dioxide for sun protection, the budget-friendly salve also contains glycerin, which contributes to a dewy skin look.

— Jenny Berg, Glamour, 25 June 2026

Definition of salve

Noun

My father had left academic medicine to open a solo surgical practice, and billing meant someone had to sit in front of a typewriter and create claims one by one.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Still, charismatic leaders who have pushed for dollarization have failed to date, suggesting that the patient may not want the money doctor’s medicine.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of medicine

Noun

Additionally, the city could only pursue the court-order remedy after allowing the team 180 days to address the breach.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Despite the sometimes contentious exchanges, Attorney Dave Westland, representing the developer, said that his client is agreeable to all of the remedies proposed by the town.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of remedy

Noun

Moderna's mRNA vaccine — used in combination with Merck's cancer immunotherapy drug Keytruda — is built from a patient's own tumor, which has its own genetic sequence, so each dose is personalized.

— Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The duration of Kyrgios’ ban will depend in part on whether he is found to have deliberately taken the drug, and in part on whether the incident happened before the tournament started.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026