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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
Your tattoo artist should cover your tattoo with ointment and a clean bandage and give you aftercare instructions to support healing.
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Brendan Camp, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
Some resort to using a combination of topical ointments and creams to try to control the dry skin and itching that characterize the condition.
—New Atlas, 24 June 2025
The Hello Kitty backpack usually contains things players might need, such as ibuprofen, wet wipes and ointments to relieve sore muscles.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
James said that Combs also kept his toiletry bag stocked with around 40 different products, including ointments and Just For Men hair and beard dye.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ointment
Brendan Camp, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
Some resort to using a combination of topical ointments and creams to try to control the dry skin and itching that characterize the condition.
—New Atlas, 24 June 2025
The Hello Kitty backpack usually contains things players might need, such as ibuprofen, wet wipes and ointments to relieve sore muscles.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
James said that Combs also kept his toiletry bag stocked with around 40 different products, including ointments and Just For Men hair and beard dye.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ointment
Noun
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Among this new wave is a class of drugs called nitazenes.—
Christina Lengyel,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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These shots are strong inflammation-fighting drugs that are injected directly into the affected joints.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 July 2025
Noun
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But the fact that Shakespeare wrote about love potions, sleeping potions, and other fanciful elixirs isn’t conclusive evidence.—
Sam Kelly
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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To today's ear, the elixirs, potions and tonics sold at Haag sound like a traveling medicine man’s inventory: Swamp root, Danderine, Sloan’s Liniment, Catarrh Jelly, Wine of Cardue.—
Indianapolis Star,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Over time, newer treatment medications were discovered, often with NIH research support, allowing a smaller daily pill burden.—
Timothy Holtz,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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Each participant underwent a thorough preparation and intake process: screening for mental health conditions, medications, and trauma history, as well as virtual individual and group therapy sessions.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Sabraw ordered the government last month to renew its contract with Acacia as part of its remedy for violating the settlement.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Most sea lice rashes can be treated with at-home remedies.—
Evan Moore
July 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Right now, the survey finds that doctors and nurses are using AI tools to identify potentially harmful drug interactions before writing a new prescription and or to write letters to patients.—
Victoria Feng,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Recent restrictions on trans care Some European countries have restricted access to such care, but only one, the United Kingdom, has indefinitely banned new prescriptions of puberty blockers to treat minors for gender dysphoria.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Over-the-counter medicine can also minimize inflammation and pain.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The array of meditative healing rituals and energy sessions, such as a medicine wheel ceremony, aura photography, past life regression session, hypnosis, and reiki, takes full advantage of local Sedona experts in these areas.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Here are the primary distinctions between spray and lotion sunscreens: Convenience: Spray sunscreen is quick and easy to apply compared to lotion formulations.3 Application: Both sunscreen types should be applied to any skin exposed to the sun (not covered by clothing).—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Take this Dior set, with a serum, cream, and lotion packed away in a plush travel bag—a $219 value for just $160!—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The injection of Powell’s scoring would bolster scoring in a second unit otherwise lacking.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Static code analysis won’t prevent prompt injection or reveal ethical and social biases in model outputs.—
Alex Pinaev,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ointment. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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