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
A lot of pharmaceutical companies have created nonsteroidal options over the years, but these tend to be ointments and pretty greasy ones at that.
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Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Topical Anti-Itch Treatments Over-the-counter ointments and creams contain hydrocortisone, witch hazel, or a numbing medicine.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Accepted medications that can be disposed of 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, 8 Aug. 2025
Topical creams and ointments containing retinoids or a steroid are usually the first medications prescribed.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
The connection likely arose because of the thick, rich texture of cream, resembling ointments used for anointing.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Topical ointments might also be helpful but if the problem persists or gets worse, anal sacculectomy or removal may need to be considered.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
It’s filled with aspirin, bandages, ointments, safety pins, tweezers, needle and thread, rubbing alcohol, a scalpel and penicillin.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
For more severe discomfort, Hu suggests using thicker lubricating gels or ointments at bedtime, though these may temporarily blur vision.
—Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Topical Anti-Itch Treatments Over-the-counter ointments and creams contain hydrocortisone, witch hazel, or a numbing medicine.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Accepted medications that can be disposed of 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, 8 Aug. 2025
Topical creams and ointments containing retinoids or a steroid are usually the first medications prescribed.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
The connection likely arose because of the thick, rich texture of cream, resembling ointments used for anointing.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Topical ointments might also be helpful but if the problem persists or gets worse, anal sacculectomy or removal may need to be considered.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
It’s filled with aspirin, bandages, ointments, safety pins, tweezers, needle and thread, rubbing alcohol, a scalpel and penicillin.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
For more severe discomfort, Hu suggests using thicker lubricating gels or ointments at bedtime, though these may temporarily blur vision.
—Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ointments
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At its headquarters, PhDs and technical university graduates work alongside factory workers to create Firmenich’s magic potions.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Curing these maladies is a delicate task, with a set of tools and potions to match.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its drugs include inhalers like Bevespi Aerosphere for people with COPD and Airsupra for people with asthma.—
NPR,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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The organization, which helps bring down the price of drugs by bulk-buying them for its member states, could do the same for weight-loss drugs, PAHO director Dr Jarbas Barbosa told Reuters.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The relatively new designation allows these specialists to diagnose mental illness and prescribe psychiatric medications in collaboration with a psychiatrist.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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These medications are up to 20 times stronger than over-the-counter retinols and can increase collagen production, speed up the skin’s natural regeneration process, exfoliate dead skin cells, and reduce acne.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Gibson credited natural remedies and a special diet with curing her cancer.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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If a court affirms that the city retaliated against The Trap, Loy said potential remedies could include civil remedies, such as compensatory or punitive damages.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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University of Saskatchewan scientists developed a 3D lung tissue model to provide a better environment for studying medicines and diseases like tuberculosis, COVID-19, asthma, COPD and pulmonary fibrosis.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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And people with health insurance could spend less on their medicines through copays than buying them directly from AstraZeneca.—
NPR,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To conduct the analysis, researchers drew from a comprehensive national database of inhaler prescriptions, at the National Drug Code (NDC) level.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Each machine can stock hundreds of prescriptions, such as antibiotics, inhalers and blood pressure treatments, with inventory that's tailored to specific locations.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Ointments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ointments. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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