Thesaurus results for LINIMENTS

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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Eye gels or ointments can provide longer-lasting moisture, especially at night.

— Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Over-the-counter creams, ointments or suppositories can soothe itching and swelling overnight.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 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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Just next door its sibling coffee shop serves perfect cappuccinos and seasonal matcha potions.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
And for thousands of years, as far back as ancient Greece and Rome, scent has been tied to ancient rituals, potions, salves, and herbal remedies.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 11 Sep. 2026

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The report poses several questions for congressional consideration, including whether lawmakers are getting enough information from the Pentagon on the losses to determine effects and remedies.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Critics decried the deal as capitulating to corporate pressure and said the remedies were too weak.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of remedies

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And the core patents on blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Wegovy will expire in the early 2030s, meaning generic versions will likely hit the market soon after.

— Dr. Bowman Heiden, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
The drugs are prescribed for a growing number of conditions and come with a range of side effects.

— Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of drugs

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But drugs requiring refrigeration, including some diabetes medications, and cancer treatments are particularly difficult to obtain.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
By combining the two medications, EloraTZP is designed to build on the effects of tirzepatide while introducing a complementary mechanism for controlling food intake.

— Mike McRae October 09, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026

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