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
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.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Like the items in your kitchen, medications (including creams, ointments, pain relievers, and more) all come with their own set of expiration dates.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 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
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
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
Current treatments range from antidepressants to topical ointments.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Like the items in your kitchen, medications (including creams, ointments, pain relievers, and more) all come with their own set of expiration dates.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 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
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
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
Current treatments range from antidepressants to topical ointments.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ointments
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What a process of lotions, potions, all sorts of serums, creams and oils, and some techy stuff like an ultrasound peel and cold oxygen bursts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Images of Essiedu’s Snape already appear to capture the potions professor’s foreboding presence, but this casting has triggered a racist backlash online.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the drugs come with a multitude of side effects, too.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Britney Spears has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, a misdemeanor, according to the Ventura County district attorney’s office.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Patients may receive implants, temporary teeth, a final bridge, accommodation, transfers, and medications as part of one plan.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cuban doctors have decried the total lack of medications, saying that health care on the island has hit rock bottom.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Natural remedies can safely and effectively reduce grub populations over time.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Pipeline operators may also employ more incremental remedies, such as moving oil faster through the pipelines by injecting drag-reducing agents or increasing the number of pump stations.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2026
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Peters’ February list of medicines and substances also included Accutane (oral isotretinoin) to treat acne.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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The sales decline was only partially offset by the growth of newer medicines like breast cancer treatment Kisqali and multiple sclerosis drug Kesimpta.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, as prescriptions for weight-loss drugs soar, additional benefits and risks of GLP-1 drugs are emerging.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Next, the companies submit claims for visits, prescriptions and daily care tied to those names.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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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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“Ointments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ointments. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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