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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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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
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

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

Definition of potions

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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

Definition of remedies

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According to investigators, authorities believe a 32-year-old woman who died from an overdose had used drugs that were obtained from Muniz.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
No involvement of drugs or alcohol is suspected, and both drivers cooperated with the investigation, with neither cited for the collision.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

Definition of drugs

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Plus, on the pharmaceutical side of its business, J & J has a slew of innovative medicines on the market and in its pipeline.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Zepbound is now approved to treat moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity, while certain GLP-1 medicines have also demonstrated important kidney benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes.

— Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of medicines

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Sleep problems, chronic illness, medications and stress can all mimic a hormone problem, so a proper workup matters before blaming testosterone.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
That could mean summarizing recent changes in a patient’s condition, surfacing abnormal trends, organizing relevant medications or test results or helping a clinician see what has happened since the last handoff.

— Meena Mallipeddi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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