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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
When doctors smothered it in ointment, about 45 larvae crawled out.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
However, traditional treatments like ointments or injections usually fail, as fragile proteins break down too quickly or wash away from the injury site.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2026
For that reason, the multitasking ointment can usually be found in every medicine cabinet.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
The ointment, which is covered by insurance, costs around $450 for a week’s supply and can take more than 12 weeks to fully clean a wound.
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Mustafa Fattah,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ointment
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
However, traditional treatments like ointments or injections usually fail, as fragile proteins break down too quickly or wash away from the injury site.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2026
For that reason, the multitasking ointment can usually be found in every medicine cabinet.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
The ointment, which is covered by insurance, costs around $450 for a week’s supply and can take more than 12 weeks to fully clean a wound.
—
Mustafa Fattah,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ointment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ointment
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But George played just 41 games in the 2024-25 season and 37 last season, when he was suspended for 25 games late in the regular season for violating the league’s drug policy.
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The drugs typically range in cost from $2,000 to $3,500 for a 30-day supply.
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Along the way, visitors can cast spells with a digital wand, brew potions, pot a mandrake, test their Quidditch skills and explore iconic settings like the Great Hall, Hogwarts classrooms, Hagrid's Hut and the Forbidden Forest.
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It's filled with witchy icons that every spell-caster has to have in their home—broomsticks, spell books, potions, and more.
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To find relief, many people turn to therapy, exercise, lifestyle changes, support groups, mindfulness practices or medication.
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People taking diuretics, beta-blockers or any transdermal medication patches should check with a doctor first since heat significantly increases drug absorption through the skin.
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Her remedy isn't avoidance, but direct conversation—giving people space to talk through what went wrong before launching the next effort.
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The dealers will inspect and repair or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge, as part of the recall remedy, NHTSA said.
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He was found with two prescription painkillers in his pocket during his arrest while also showing signs of impairment.
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The strategic prescription doesn't change if the window turns out to be shorter.
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The leading causes of death have changed dramatically since America's founding 250 years ago, highlighting how far medicine has come.
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The findings have not yet been peer-reviewed, but scientists say the work represents an important step toward understanding the basic building blocks of life and developing new technologies that could one day be used in medicine.
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Clear sunscreen sticks glide across the skin without leaving the chalky white cast that mineral formulas can create, and their solid texture means less dripping or rubbing than a lotion.
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The lotion is free of parabens and phthalates and is safe for all skin types, according to the brand.
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Eli Lilly's Foundayo, a daily weight-loss pill, as well as Zepbound KwikPen, a weekly weight-loss injection, are covered, along with Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss medication in both injection and pill forms.
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The Limits Of Vendor Defenses In December 2025, OpenAI acknowledged publicly that prompt injection, like scams and social engineering, is unlikely to ever be fully solved.
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“Ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ointment. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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