as in ointments
a liquid that is rubbed on your skin to relieve pain or stiffness in your muscles
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liniments
Noun
-
Topical creams and ointments containing retinoids or a steroid are usually the first medications prescribed.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025 -
The connection likely arose because of the thick, rich texture of cream, resembling ointments used for anointing.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
But how much of a difference do the pills and potions actually make?—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
11 Feb. 2025
-
Henry also has a recipe book with step-by-step instructions on how to create different potions and remedies, which involve manually grinding to collect herbs.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
In a worst case scenario, this could force Florida to tax essential needs such as food, medicines and rent.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
-
My fourth recommendation is to lock up your medicines, including over-the-counter pills.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
While these changes may help some patients who lack insurance coverage, experts argue that the cost of GLP-1 medications remains prohibitively high for many.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
7 Mar. 2025
-
These medications, including nifedipine (used to treat high blood pressure), can help treat and prevent chilblains.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Those should include national defense including such products as pharmaceuticals and critical medical supplies.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
-
Several industry leaders in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, such as Sentynl Therapeutics, are leading initiatives to raise awareness, support research, and improve access to advanced genetic screening for rare diseases in newborns.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Liniments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liniments. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share