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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  1. ointments
  2. poultices
  3. lotions
  4. potions
  5. remedies
  6. drugs
  7. medicines
  8. medications
Noun
  • 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
  • Hydrocortisone creams or ointments may help short-term inflammation or itching, but people shouldn’t use topical steroids for more than two weeks at a time because these drugs can make the skin thinner and lead to inflammation.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of ointments
Noun
  • My whole body felt softer and stronger after a Pinda Sweda Kizi massage with warm herbal poultices by Abhi, a sweet-natured practitioner from Kerala, the home of Ayurveda.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of poultices
Noun
  • 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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  • 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
  • It's filled with witchy icons that every spell-caster has to have in their home—broomsticks, spell books, potions, and more.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
Definition of potions
Noun
  • Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the old saying goes, prevention is better than the cure.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
  • Pay close attention when using any weed-killing product, even DIY remedies.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
Definition of remedies
Noun
  • In fact, the organizers have expressly banned alcohol and drugs from the event – and the attendees wouldn’t have it any other way.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • According to the affidavit, Butler denied feeling ill or consuming alcohol or drugs before the crash.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of drugs
Noun
  • In a March letter to the state, 11 board members called for the program to be halted, citing the risks of automatically renewing medicines that can have side effects or drug interactions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • Vertex focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of medicines for serious diseases.
    — Justina Lee,Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of medicines
Noun
  • The astounding results delivered by Daraxonrasib, and likely by a new crop of medications now in development pipelines of pharma companies that work in a similar fashion, suddenly provide a significant opportunity to act.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • In response to safety concerns, several medications have been removed from the list eligible for refills, including a drug for irregular heartbeats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of medications
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