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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
Zinc also exists in various forms, including gels, lotions, mouth rinses, ointments, and oral supplements.
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Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
How to Wash Cotton Skin Care Gloves Cotton gloves used for skin care should be washed regularly to keep them free of bacteria that can cause skin irritation and to prevent product buildup from creams, balms, and ointments used to treat skin conditions.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
If itching persists or a rash develops, seek a pharmacist for hydrocortisone ointment or Benadryl.
—Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Howard went to get a bandage, put antibacterial ointment on it, and covered her cut.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
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Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
How to Wash Cotton Skin Care Gloves Cotton gloves used for skin care should be washed regularly to keep them free of bacteria that can cause skin irritation and to prevent product buildup from creams, balms, and ointments used to treat skin conditions.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
If itching persists or a rash develops, seek a pharmacist for hydrocortisone ointment or Benadryl.
—Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Howard went to get a bandage, put antibacterial ointment on it, and covered her cut.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ointment
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The driver of the truck, a 40-year-old man, was not hurt and will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which police say is standard procedure.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Such advances are particularly valuable in drug discovery, where precise molecular design is essential, as well as in the development of advanced materials and agrochemicals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Enslaved people also worried about dangerous potions, because they could be used to settle disputes or end romantic rivalries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
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Pills, potions and workouts to fight the aging process.—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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The most famous, perhaps, was of lung cancer patient David Prueitt, who swallowed a supposedly lethal dose of medication and awoke three days later.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Anyone with diabetes or taking glucose-lowering medications should consult a healthcare provider before adding magnesium, berberine, or both to their management plan.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Older remedies approved to treat motion sickness include antihistamines such as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) and meclizine (Bonine/Dramamine nondrowsy), and anticholinergics delivered via skin patch such as hyoscine (Scopolamine).—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The root cause of Cuba’s tragedy is Cuban; the remedy for Cuba will be Cuban, too.—
Ricardo Torres,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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My research explores how well-meaning, but draconian, efforts to correct the abusive opioid prescription promotion practices of drug companies were followed by a nationwide explosion of overdoses from illicit opioids, again in the absence of equivalent efforts to make opioid treatment available.—
Charles LeBaron,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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With Americans increasingly dissatisfied with their government and the direction of the country, policy prescriptions once considered on the fringe are becoming part of the mainstream debate.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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Naltrexone is available with a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider, such as a primary care doctor, addiction medicine specialist or psychiatrist.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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She's been vocal about the unique needs of helping the BIPOC population, which often lacked access to or trust in traditional medicine.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Keep your skin hydrated this winter with Sol de Janeiro’s Body Badalada lotion, and check out more of the brand’s best-selling products below.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Follow up by keeping your skin hydrated and moisturized daily, using lightweight, fragrance-free lotion or oil immediately after showering on damp skin.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2026
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The team used vacuum or micro-injection techniques The team with LLNL’s Nuclear and Chemical Sciences (NACS) Division, developed the radiochemical techniques to purify target material.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some said the elimination of a key source of demand could push down prices, while others cautioned the move would likely have little effect in those places, since an injection of new supply has already helped ease price pressures in many of those areas.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ointment. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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