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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
The only fly in the ointment is Denzel Dumfries’ injury.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
If a lip mask isn't available, 100% petroleum jelly or a healing ointment with hyaluronic acid and ceramides can be used to lock in moisture.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
Compact yet surprisingly comprehensive, the Welly kit includes flexible fabric bandages, waterproof options, non-stick pads, tape, cleansing wipes, and single-use antibiotic ointments.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Zinc also exists in various forms, including gels, lotions, mouth rinses, ointments, and oral supplements.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
If a lip mask isn't available, 100% petroleum jelly or a healing ointment with hyaluronic acid and ceramides can be used to lock in moisture.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
Compact yet surprisingly comprehensive, the Welly kit includes flexible fabric bandages, waterproof options, non-stick pads, tape, cleansing wipes, and single-use antibiotic ointments.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Zinc also exists in various forms, including gels, lotions, mouth rinses, ointments, and oral supplements.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ointment
Noun
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This is likely the result of a decline in deaths from COVID, unintentional injuries like drug overdoses, heart disease and cancer, the data suggests.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a series of emails from 2013 Epstein sent to himself, Epstein appeared to suggest that Bill Gates was having an extramarital affair and seeking illicit drugs.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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,
1 Feb. 2026
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After scraping and analyzing the potion, researchers confirmed beyond a doubt that the medicinal vial contained fecal matter, turning theory into historical fact.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nanos previously said Nancy Guthrie did not leave the home by herself, pointing to her limited mobility and a health condition that could prove to be fatal if the necessary medication was not taken within 24 hours.—
Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Wise also did not have the correct documentation for payroll increases, did not pay off the county credit card, and allegedly took money and personal property, including jewelry, from clients in a county program that dealt with residents' social security needs such as rent, medication and food.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
3 Feb. 2026
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There is a bit of an ideological bent to the debate over whether, for example, federal courts can provide remedies for unconstitutional actions by federal officers without an express act of Congress.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Do not make your own elderberry remedies without consulting experts on how to make them safely.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
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Thankfully, topical prescription acne treatments are generally safe postpartum, including antimicrobial medications.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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Demetrius died of an accidental overdose after getting into a family member's prescription medications just days before his 3rd birthday in 1990.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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In this Gothic fantasy debut, Leena Al-Sayer bargains her ability to see the dead in order to pay for the expensive medicine her brother Rami needs to live.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Historically, kratom has been used in traditional medicines by brewing it in teas or chewing the leaves.—
Gary Kirkilas II,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are poolside attendants on call who can also point out the helpful stations with complimentary suntan lotion.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Old Toiletries Don't let nearly empty bottles of perfume, lotion, and foundation stymie you in the mornings.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rempe received an injection to help reduce pain and improve his thumb’s mobility after the Boston blowout.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Those that do report minor symptoms, including soreness at the injection site, slight fever, or rash.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ointment. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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