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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
Let’s let there still be the fly in the ointment there.
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Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 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
This medication can be taken as a patch, spray, ointment, or under-the-tongue (sublingual) tablet.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
In an attempt to ease the spread, rescuers have applied pounds of zinc ointment onto the animal.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 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
This medication can be taken as a patch, spray, ointment, or under-the-tongue (sublingual) tablet.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
In an attempt to ease the spread, rescuers have applied pounds of zinc ointment onto the animal.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ointment
Noun
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This matters because viscosity — the thickness of the drug — dictates how patients absorb medicine.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Oncologist Coral Omene at Rutgers Cancer Institute, for example, plans to follow 40 breast cancer patients starting tirzepatide, a GLP-1 drug sold under the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
9 June 2026
Noun
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And the marketplace tried to sell us car-shining potions, mirror defoggers and kitchen slicers and dicers.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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The ants use a magic potion to shrink him down, forcing him to live—and survive—as one of them.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Bell said the federal evaluator in Chicago, where Brown has been held for competency observation and evaluation, determined Brown is not competent to stand trial at this time, but his prognosis for being restored to competency with medication is good.—
Andy Buck,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Gopuff, based in Philadelphia, is a delivery service for everything from groceries and household items to over-the-counter medications and alcohol, according to the company website.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
Noun
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This distinction matters because the appropriate remedy depends on the problem being solved.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Interim letters are expected to be mailed June 8, while additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Noun
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This level of consistent feedback reflects Firmoo’s ability to deliver a reliable and well-rounded eyewear experience, positioning it as a trusted and competitive option for anyone looking to buy prescription glasses online.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Tretinoin, available by prescription, has the strongest evidence per a November 2025 review in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.—
Allison Palmer
June 12,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Decriminalizing plant medicines like ayahuasca is part of a broader movement to decriminalize psychedelics in the United States, with states like Oregon and Colorado leading the way and dozens of cities—from Denver and Oakland to Detroit and Seattle—deprioritizing enforcement in recent years.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Allergen avoidance measures, allergy medicines and breathing treatments may be part of your child’s care plan too.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Noun
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In addition to drinking plenty of water, make sure to moisturize several times a day with a body lotion or body oil to prolong your tan.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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Just try a lotion or lighter cream.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
5 June 2026
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Researchers call this indirect prompt injection.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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The $266 million injection to begin the new year, an increase in prize funds for the season, and the net spend of $100 million per month, the Saudi PIF's cumulative investment was set to reach $6 billion by the end of 2026.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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“Ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ointment. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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