Thesaurus results for OINTMENTS

ointments

noun

plural of ointment

as in potions

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 ointments Waad was treated at the hospital, but the family can no longer afford the medication ointments necessary to help her heal. — Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 24 July 2026 The retreat also builds in plenty of time for rest and provides rehydration salts as well as ointments for ostomy care. — Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 As co-creator (with series director Jeff Schaffer, a Curb and Seinfeld alum) and star, David casts himself as the fly in many historical ointments. — Judy Berman, Time, 24 June 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 Accepted medications that can be disposed of at the event include tablets, capsules and other solid forms of prescription drugs, patches, vaping devices and cartridges with lithium batteries removed, prescription ointments, pet medications and vitamins. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 In 2026, however, formulas are more playful, blurring the lines between lip care and flair—pairing the benefits of traditional ointments with the versatility of makeup. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026 Don't add any oils or ointments to a humidifier. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026 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

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Noun

Sip on your potions with an iridescent coffee mug this Halloween season.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026
Where would musical theater be without gleaming little prop vials of potions?

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 July 2026

Definition of potions

Noun

In the past, Manny would have turned to drugs to take the weight off his shoulders, at least for a little while.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
In the chamber, Hood extends one shaking hand over Silvia, his other hand lightly bracing Silvia’s leg as the three drugs are being administered in sequence.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of drugs

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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

Definition of medications

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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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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

Noun

The problem began last November, when the FDA began removing some of the strongest safety label warnings from hormone replacement therapy, which triggered a surge in prescriptions.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026
Hand off health insurance cards, prescriptions and medical paperwork so your student carries them, not you.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of prescriptions

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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

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