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as in to bind
to cover with a bandage her mother always bandages her scraped knees very carefully

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bandage

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noun

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Recent Examples of bandage
Verb
The bodycon bandage numbers and ruffle-heavy styles that once felt trendy now read more costume than chic. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025 One year after ranking in the top five, the unit could barely stop a bleeding cut with a bandage. Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
After bandaging the bleeding leg Saturday, Bichette woke up sore Sunday, Schneider said. Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025 Julianne Finch, a Bakersfield financial advisor, bandaged blisters on her feet. Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bandage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandage
Verb
  • At the very least, a major influx of new cast members are bound to shake up the series third season, which will pick after the dramatic killing of a beloved character, the arrest of another, and the breakup between two more.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The families remain close, bound by the boating tragedy.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Saft bent over a sofa that was swaddled in a heavy blue blanket, vigorously slashing at packing tape.
    Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • West coast viewers, however, reported that the audio went silent in those two instances, with censors apparently having more of a tape delay for that feed.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The challenge was to portray a journey of love, loss, grief, and healing through choreography and without dialogue.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Curing can toughen the skin, heal minor cuts, and extend its shelf life.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Each pair is hand-made in a super sheer, stretch mesh, and elastic side straps, and retails for $32.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The silhouette, which appears to be cut in satin, is similar to classic ankle-strap pumps from the likes of Gianvito Rossi or Saint Laurent.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Piersanti also dressed her in Ralph Lauren, John Smedley, Sebago and vintage Gioielleria Pennisi jewelry.
    Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Fans, many dressed in the artist’s merchandise or girly pink outfits, hum with anticipation.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This entire book is streamlined, from the linen cover and embossed title to the even page count and lie-flat binding.
    Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Cam’s hair escaped its binding.
    Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Senior Democrats are treating Saturday’s demonstrations as a show of strength and are urging participants to be peaceful amid fears disorder could be used to justify an administration crackdown.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Fans of Tim Burton's Frankenweenie were treated to an animatronics line in June, featuring an over 5-foot tall Victor, Emily, along with a 2-foot tall Sparky.
    Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Perfect for both busy workdays and evenings out, the versatile top is easy to pair with lightwash jeans and a belt, or layered beautifully under blazers and cardigans.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Once, with four mimosas under his belt, Drew had kissed Carol in the spot where the refrigerator blocked the view of the pantry.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Bandage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandage. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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