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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Additionally, about 3% to 6% of people have a skin allergy to neomycin, a key ingredient in most antibiotic ointments, according to the National Institutes of Health.

— Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Compared to creams and lotion, ointments have a higher oil content for a better sweat- and water-resistant effect.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 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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Yes, there were moments of humor, such as getting magic potions around the campfire at the end of each stage by whacking helpless little elves, but most of it was played straight, to great effect.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Sip on your potions with an iridescent coffee mug this Halloween season.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026

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The trial, which got underway in an Oakland court last week, could result in billions of dollars in damages and forced remedies that could lead to an overhaul of Facebook and Instagram.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
However, surface-level remedies rarely resolve systemic frustrations.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of remedies

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Before GLP-1s won over insurers and consumers alike, a whole generation of obesity drugs failed to reach blockbuster status; some instead went to bankruptcy court.

— Avalon Pernell, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
For The Washington Post via Getty Images As use of GLP-1s have increased in the United States, some companies have dropped coverage of the drugs for their employees.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of drugs

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However, Jaworski, who has donated plasma four times, says payment helps to ensure a sustainable supply of the raw material for lifesaving medicines.

— CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Side effects can include nausea and diarrhea, and magnesium supplements can also interact with other medicines and supplements.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of medicines

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Meanwhile, employer-plan spending and utilization of GLP-1 drugs — diabetes medications widely used for weight loss — have risen roughly 50 to 65 percent since 2023.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Her defense says she was prescribed 13 medications over four months as her mental health deteriorated.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

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