bandage 1 of 2

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
Most of us have heard of pimple patches, those circular bandage-like patches to clear up a zit. Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025 At Gather No Moss, Teasdale opted for Rocky Horror metallic short shorts, a midriff-baring tee, and a knee bandage. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Julianne Finch, a Bakersfield financial advisor, bandaged blisters on her feet. Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025 Some days, Jess can only keep the dust out of her eyes and her wounds bandaged. Bennet Goldstein, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bandage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandage
Verb
  • His crushing final monologue, in which Vladimir confronts his own nihilism, is as potent as anything you're bound to see on Broadway this year.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Storing cheese on your refrigerator shelves or worse, in the door, are bound to cause issues more quickly.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Matthew ultimately agreed, but before sending his son's audition tape in, Matthew had one request.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • According to Bush, hundreds of outtake tapes from the show remain in Burnett’s possession.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Old wounds around education or beliefs finally have a chance to heal.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
  • He is said to have created the rice dish plov to heal a young prince who was lovesick after being banned from marrying a craftsman’s daughter.
    Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The most exciting feature is the realistic mask, though, which has mesh eyes for kids to see through while trick-or-treating, and an adjustable strap to fit their head properly.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Unlike most bags with adjustable straps that leave one long piece dangling, this pack uses a thin piece of elastic that evens out the loop for a more streamlined appearance.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • So with that, don’t expect naked dressing to go anywhere anytime soon—Dakota Johnson still has much to say on the matter, with gala and awards seasons very much in motion now.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Like everyone else in a sound stage, Silver is fully dressed in sweater, jeans, and boots with an N95 mask on.
    Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Other smart features include a scuba-style hood, zippered hand pockets, elastic binding at the cuffs, and a hem drawcord for a customized fit.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This binding depletes lithium available for nearby cells, including important scavengers known as microglia.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • He was treated at the same facility as Nichols.
    Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Jillian, who police say had no involvement in the hit-and-run and was standing in her own yard, was later taken into custody and treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Venture 4th Slim Money Belt Money belts are a low-profile method for keeping your essentials, like your passport and wallet, safe from pickpockets.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Kamara Brown is a hairstylist with more than nine years of protective styling under her belt.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025

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“Bandage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandage. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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