Thesaurus results for OINTMENT

ointment

noun

Definition of ointment

as in drug

a smooth substance that is rubbed on the skin to help heal a wound or to reduce pain or discomfort You should put some ointment on that cut.

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Recent Examples of ointment Over-the-counter creams, ointments, or suppositories may also help relieve itching and swelling. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 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 Before mayonnaise was used as a condiment, it was initially used as an ointment. — Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ointment

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Noun

Years ago, that area was nothing but warehouses with a lot of drugs, crime and prostitution.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
For perspective, 41% goes to coverage of other brand-name specialty drugs taken by 6,500 employees.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026

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Walk past a guard wolf to see a potion brewing, a spidery scenario in the yard, gothic graves, a skeletal spot in one corner and plenty of gore on the porch.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
When the Farmer destroys the flock’s pumpkin patch, Shaun turns mad scientist, concocting a growth potion to put things right.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

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Local officials have long been aware of anecdotal evidence that lead poisoning caused violence, but failed to seek remedies, Sopp said.

— Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Strategies may include dietary and behavioral changes, over-the-counter remedies, and prescription medications for nausea and vomiting.

— Ricardo Correa, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of remedy

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And his prescription is tighter discipline — a major theme of the four day party meeting.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Employers who choose a vendor that offers prescription services as well could pay $150 or more per month per participating employee.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of prescription

Noun

Seniors deserve affordable medicines, dependable service, and the freedom to choose the pharmacy options that work best for them.

— L. Prather McKinnon, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
How remibrutinib works Remibrutinib belongs to a class of medicines known as BTK inhibitors, which aim to reduce the immune system activity that damages nerves in MS patients.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of medicine

Noun

This lotion from L’Oréal combines all four into one multitasking day lotion that protects and corrects.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
After that came fluffy soft white towels, a good hand soap, lotion, mouthwash and cleaning up after those manscaping sessions all ended up as her green flags.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of lotion

Noun

Appointments typically start with a consultation and a review of TMJ history, followed by cleaning the jawline, mapping injection points with a white eyeliner pencil and placing botulinum toxin into the muscle with very thin needles.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
For years, Seoul skincare obsessives have watched Letybo top the charts as South Korea’s bestselling wrinkle injection.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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