as in drug
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
The New England Aquarium offers them amenities, including physical therapy, eye drops, foot ointment, acupuncture and special fish that have been injected with extra water to promote kidney functioning.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Vick's VapoRub Limited research supports that Vick's VapoRub, an over-the-counter (OTC) ointment to relieve coughing symptoms, can help to relieve athlete's foot.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
But this is the Islanders, a team that has thrived on being a fly in the NHL ointment pretty much since Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz came to the Island seven years ago.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Compared to other ointments, Dr. Zalka appreciates that this doesn’t contain lanolin (a common allergen), and instead utilizes a restorative mix of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and petrolatum to hydrate, heal, and protect skin.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Vick's VapoRub Limited research supports that Vick's VapoRub, an over-the-counter (OTC) ointment to relieve coughing symptoms, can help to relieve athlete's foot.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
But this is the Islanders, a team that has thrived on being a fly in the NHL ointment pretty much since Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz came to the Island seven years ago.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Compared to other ointments, Dr. Zalka appreciates that this doesn’t contain lanolin (a common allergen), and instead utilizes a restorative mix of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and petrolatum to hydrate, heal, and protect skin.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ointment
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On October 1, 2008, not long after Anastasio graduated from drug court, Phish announced its return, beginning with three shows at Hampton Coliseum the following March.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Pfizer is betting on its pipeline of cancer drugs to deliver long-term growth, but has emphasized that obesity is a key focus.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the swelling worshiping milieu, the transactional nature of politics is washed away in a hot potion of religious fervor.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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The rows of pills, powders, and potions that dominate the beauty aisles can now rival the assortment found at health and nutrition shops.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, the promising molecule required double the number of steps to build than typical small-molecule medications.—
Alice Park,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Schroeder was relying on anxiety and anti-depression medications to get through the day.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, tariffs are not an effective remedy for trade imbalances, according to Jason Furman, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Water activities are the perfect remedy to the sweaty season and some South Florida waterparks are beginning to reopen, while many others remain closed until the summer.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Higher prescriptions, on the other hand, narrow the field a bit, tending to require smaller frames with thicker edges.—
Jessie Heyman,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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For example, Caremark in some cases directs drug prescriptions to CVS retail pharmacies.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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More human studies are needed to understand how NAD+ supplements work or affect other medicines.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, a forty-eight-year-old El Paso resident was taking medicine to her grandmother when she was arrested by state troopers on a stakeout, who had mistaken her for a smuggler.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Usually, essences are defined by their watery, toner-like textures, but in the Essence Light Sunscreen, the perks are bundled into an airy lotion that blends, hydrates, and protects like a pro.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a montage where the whole family is out on the water having a ball, he’s shown dropping a bottle of lotion and futilely attempting to pick it up.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2025
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The researchers noted that there were no major safety concerns, but 12% of participants reported mild reactions at the injection site.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Mahdi, 42, chose to die by three bullets to the heart instead of lethal injection or the electric chair.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ointment. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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