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liniments

noun

plural of liniment

as in ointments

a liquid that is rubbed on your skin to relieve pain or stiffness in your muscles

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The retreat also builds in plenty of time for rest and provides rehydration salts as well as ointments for ostomy care.

— Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
As co-creator (with series director Jeff Schaffer, a Curb and Seinfeld alum) and star, David casts himself as the fly in many historical ointments.

— Judy Berman, Time, 24 June 2026

Definition of ointments

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Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.

— Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

Definition of lotions

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Where would musical theater be without gleaming little prop vials of potions?

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 July 2026
Along the way, visitors can cast spells with a digital wand, brew potions, pot a mandrake, test their Quidditch skills and explore iconic settings like the Great Hall, Hogwarts classrooms, Hagrid's Hut and the Forbidden Forest.

— Justin Adams, CBS News, 26 June 2026

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Once entered, creditors may pursue a range of remedies that vary by jurisdiction, including liens, garnishments, turnover orders and, in many states, charging orders against partnership or LLC interests.

— Caroline Farah Lembck, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The data-sharing measure broadly echoes remedies ordered in the US search antitrust case, where Google was instructed to share valuable search information with rivals that could help boost their ability to compete.

— Robert Hart, The Verge, 16 July 2026

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From premium pet food to medical care Whether GLP-1 drugs eventually become commonplace in veterinary medicine remains uncertain.

— Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
The Fort Worth Police Department arrested three men on narcotics charges after seizing a large amount of drugs from their homes, police said.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

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Peptide therapeutics are medicines made from short chains of amino acids, including some GLP-1 obesity and diabetes drugs that mimic a natural hormone to reduce appetite and regulate blood sugar.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Things like air filters, cycling air in buildings and cars, checking window seals, stocking up on face masks, and keeping vigilant on medical needs and medicines are all things people need to pay attention to and practice.

— Anjalee Khemlani, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of medicines

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Treatment methods Before prescribing TRT, doctors generally look for potentially reversible or temporary factors, including obesity, certain medications, untreated obstructive sleep apnea, acute illness and excessive alcohol use.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Upon their arrival, Sarah and Kevin Lockwood help their son, who has several diagnoses including cerebral palsy, into his wheelchair and unload his bags of clothes and medications.

— Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 20 July 2026

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