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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
Surveillance footage from the day care first showed Pitzer and another aide trying to bandage the 11-year-old’s forehead while the child was sitting on the floor, according to authorities. Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025 Kerzka and the others did their best to comfort them, to bandage small wounds; the most critically injured were already at the hospital. Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
On September 19, Cavill posted an Instagram pic of his leg propped up on a table with what appears to be a heavy bandage around his ankle. Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025 The videoboard showed Fry, a bandage applied beneath his nose and stretching to both cheeks, waving the flag on the third-base line as the crowd roared. Zack Meisel, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bandage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandage
Verb
  • But Ohtani’s really did appear to be lunar-bound.
    Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Even though October 31 is officially behind us, the rollout of celebrity Halloween costumes are bound to continue over the next couple of days.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Editing was done by spooling the recording from one reel to another, cutting out the unwanted elements with a razor blade, and cello-taping the remaining tape back together.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Label dishes clearly and note reheating instructions on masking tape.
    Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The good news is Jackson may be healed enough to return to the field, which would give the Ravens a huge chance at beating the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Repetitive motions, awkward postures, and constant strain add up, often ending in costly musculoskeletal injuries that take weeks to heal.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Five straps of differing widths hold the foot in place as the shoe’s upper balance on top of a six-inch heel.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
  • For suitcases, this may include dual main compartments with zippered mesh closures and compression straps, a pocketed divider, removable laundry or shoe bags, and interior zippered pockets of various sizes to keep your smallest essentials in order.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The barely believable but entirely true story saw gay rights activists trick their way into the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster, London by dressing plainly and conservatively – one even went as far as dressing as nun, while another donned the garbs of a bishop.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The room at the Art Hotel in Victoria Island was dressed with intention—well-lit and humming with purpose, every detail considered.
    Essence, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Union Atlas Snowboard Bindings The Union Atlas is built for riders who want one binding that can do it all.
    Outside, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • Carrig and her newborn baby were pronounced dead at the scene, and Haile was taken to a local hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, the DA said.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Several people were being treated at the scene after being knocked to the ground and trampled as those in the crowd ran for cover, CNN affiliate KYW reported, citing officials.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • By 2017, Taylor Jenkins Reid was an established author, with five books under her belt, including the bestseller The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Heathyoga Pleated Dress Pants Heathyoga cozy-fied the idea of a classic dress pant with an elastic waistband, faux back pockets, real side pockets, a faux fly, and belt loops.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Bandage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandage. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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