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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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Over-the-counter creams, ointments or suppositories can soothe itching and swelling overnight.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Over-the-counter creams, ointments, or suppositories may also help relieve itching and swelling.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 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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Although there are few vehicles, there are scads of roadside vendors selling gasoline in fancy glass bottles that look more like love potions.

— Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 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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But these days, a wide range of treatments are available that can offer relief — from at-home remedies like warm compresses and over-the-counter eye drops to prescription medications.

— Maria Godoy, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Some of this criticism can be chalked up to differing interpretations of the science, and of how best to treat stubborn afflictions such as anxiety and depression when all of the remedies have potential downsides.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of remedies

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Police said drugs and drug paraphernalia were also recovered during the investigation.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Though historically rare, murder or homicide charges in high-speed crashes that don’t involve drugs or alcohol are becoming increasingly common, according to experts interviewed by USA TODAY.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026

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The visitors spoke of the risks of the medicines Kiju made in our kitchen, of the dangers of a mistaken mushroom in a tonic, of the potential of death in the misuse of a berry or leaf.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Nigerians spend more than $1 billion annually on medical services abroad, according to the government’s investment promotion agency, and the country imports 70% of its medicines.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of medicines

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Possible issues associated with consuming too much of the spice include allergic reactions that can range from mild irritation to serious symptoms; stomach pain; and potential adverse interactions with medications such as blood thinners.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
This would theoretically mean that people are being paid to take medications.

— Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

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