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
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The green light doesn’t require any divestitures, behavioral remedies or concessions.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • Several inexpensive chemical and natural DIY remedies can remove clothes moths; try all of them before seeking professional help.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
Definition of remedies
Noun
  • Chung and her colleagues treat cells with diverse drugs and simultaneously measure intracellular regulatory proteins, including the direct drug targets, and the transcriptome over a longitudinal time course.
    — Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • In anticipation of the birth of his son, Ferguson had kicked a nagging heroin habit, trading his addiction to drugs for an infatuation with activism.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of drugs
Noun
  • Researchers are already exploring approaches such as lowering doses, taking medicines less frequently (like monthly or quarterly), or switching from injections to pills.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 July 2026
  • Last month, France’s medicines regulator fined Novo Nordisk approximately $2 million and Eli Lilly $127,000 over direct-to-consumer obesity awareness campaigns.
    — Max Moser, STAT, 9 July 2026
Definition of medicines
Noun
  • Some but not all of his medications came, because the health plan said his provider needed to clarify his prescriptions.
    — Renuka Rayasam, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026
  • The drugs normalized injectable medications, and patients saw the power of peptides firsthand.
    — Jenna Anderson, Health, 13 July 2026
Definition of medications
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