How to Use poultice in a Sentence

poultice

noun
  • And there's this one man who still will grind your poultices and grains.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Dec. 2023
  • If the stain isn’t pulled out of the marble, try the poultice again.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Apply the poultice to the stain.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Rosen learned about poultices as a child, from his grandmother.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Then, add two teaspoons of baking soda and mix to form a thick poultice.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2022
  • The poultice dissolves the oil, then lifts it to the surface as the product dries.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023
  • If the stains look lighter but aren’t gone, repeat the poultice procedure.
    — Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Make a thick paste of baking soda and water and apply a poultice to the stain.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • This yellow native beauty can be used as both a poultice and a tincture.
    — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Gently unwrap the plastic and remove the poultice with a soft, damp cloth.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Your best bet is a poultice — a highly absorbent powder mixed with liquid suited to the stain.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
  • Swallows collect another toxic plant, celandine, to make a poultice for their chicks’ eyes.
    — Adrienne Mayor, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2024
  • If there’s still some residual tarnish, repeat the poultice treatment.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2022
  • If there's still some residual tarnish, repeat the poultice treatment.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Nance offers Nóra a series of potions and poultices to take the fairy out of young Micheál, but nothing works.
    — Patty Rhule, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Dunlavy said the horse is being treated with a poultice, a warm soothing material, and soaked in warm water.
    — Jake Lourim, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2018
  • Herb poultices release brings deeper skin healing, while the ending facial nurtures.
    — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 2 May 2023
  • Applying a poultice first would be safest but probably not critical.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023
  • With a plastic putty knife, spread the poultice about a quarter-inch thick over the stained area, including about an inch beyond the borders.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
  • Ancient Greeks and Romans ground it into a poultice to relieve back pain and menstrual cramps.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 30 Mar. 2021
  • On a cruise to Europe, a massage attendant extolled the virtues of body brushes, massage oils, and poultices.
    — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Fresh oregano and sweet almond oil turn this mask into a bit of a poultice, which can be used to draw out impurities and tame troublesome skin conditions.
    — Lily Diamond, Bon Appetit, 29 May 2017
  • Less is known about the plant’s fruit, which was used traditionally as topical poultices for infected wounds and ulcers.
    — Lena H. Sun, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2017
  • Professional cleaning involves applying a poultice that pulls out the oil, and then the surface is resealed.
    — Seal Team One, The Seattle Times, 29 June 2017
  • In that case, Forguson recommends applying a broad-spectrum poultice.
    — Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2021
  • This time, Cohoon recommends adding a few drops of hydrogen peroxide instead of water and letting the poultice sit for a few hours.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Seeking copper wire, preparing a poultice, pouring a bath — these turn passivity into agency.
    — Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Prompt application of an ice-pack and a baking soda poultice, as well as meat tenderizer, calamine lotion, aloe or any other favorite sting treating remedies can help reduce pain and swelling.
    — NOLA.com, 23 June 2017
  • But nothing was as pleasurable as my 90-minute desert herb poultice and oil massage, a combination of meditation, breathwork, heat, and moisture.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2023
  • How to Create a Poultice for Marble Stains A poultice is a thick paste, usually made from baking soda and water.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026

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