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 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 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

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Noun

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
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