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Definition of bandagenext
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
Others are leaving, bandaged, carrying the caps and aftercare kits their clinics provided. Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 16 Jan. 2026 The video then cut to a shot of Ngatikaura lying in a bed, with her face fully bandaged up and wearing goggles over her eyes. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
The images alternate between black-and-white and color and Ferragni is seen wearing the brand’s Bellflower pants, its signature bandage dress, and the Camden Bag. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026 Key pieces include wide-leg Bellflower jeans, bandage dresses and Camden bag. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandage
Verb
  • This adorable $20 dish towel features the fan-favorite Courtly Check pattern and a bold bee design that is bound to make a statement in your kitchen.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The former Prince Andrew’s arrest is the kind of thing that is bound to have repercussions for the rest of the British royal family.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • During his very first talk show appearance onThe Ellen Show that same year, Dane joked about the famous scene and the use of double-stick tape to an audience of screaming women, clearly enjoying the crowd's appreciative mewls and hollers.
    Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Not only were the players far more portable than turntables but unlike records, tapes were resilient to being tossed about.
    Oliver Wang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The plants will heal faster this time of year and produce a new flush of growth.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The cream can be used while your tattoo is healing and afterward, moisturizing your skin while keeping your tattoo fresh and bright.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The sandals are held in place by a small strap across the foot and an ankle strap that’s completed with a metal buckle.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The Samsonite Pralux Carry-on’s large top compartment features two compression straps, which can be tightened over the removable compression panel to maximize packing space.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • No one is competing for attention—the aesthetic leans East Coast understated luxury, with linen sets, oversized sun hats, and Hermès slides rather than logo-forward designer pieces—but most guests dress just polished enough to match the surrounding setting.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Mission Hills’ football team, dressed in black, packed the stands behind the Parker bench.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Ebba Andersson tumbled and snapped the ski binding in the second leg, giving Norway the advantage on a day where warm weather caused slushy corners that created havoc in the early stages.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The ski boot helps, limiting ankle movement, which reduces stress on the knee, and the binding that attaches the boot to the ski helps maintain the joint’s alignment.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But because of the area’s shortage of medical specialists, the New Mexico Human Services Department requested a waiver on his behalf that permitted him to resume practice and continue treating cancer patients as the only oncologist in all of Luna County, a remote rural region.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The Erie County Health Department told CNN that medical examiner records are treated as confidential medical records and would only be shared with law enforcement and others legally entitled to them.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The Heat is tied with the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Sacramento Kings for the most road games played this season with 32 road games under their belts.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Another great hands-free option, this spacious belt bag will keep up with you on all of your adventures.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Bandage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandage. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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