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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
Hours later, a selfie video of Le Vaughn — his hand bandaged up — in a hospital bed surfaced online. William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 Kean collided with Verona players Pawel Dawidowicz and Diego Coppola during the second half of the Serie A fixture and initially returned to the pitch after having his head bandaged. The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
But Watson recognized her grandson’s belly button instantly amid the bandages. Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025 The aftermath of Dale’s death The race at Rockingham’s track might have been a bandage that temporarily eased people’s pain. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bandage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandage
Verb
  • However, manufacturers are bound to encounter some challenges when implementing these technologies, such as interoperability gaps, effective scalability, skills shortages and resistance to change.
    Anirban Bose, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • This limited time deal is bound to go quickly, especially because that amazing sale price includes three bedding pieces—not just the quilt itself.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Bring two round glass flasks, volleyball-sized but with the air vacuumed out, wrapped in surgical tape for safety.
    Ashley Braun, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
  • Now, these stocks are individually showing signs of downside exhaustion, and because healthcare stocks generally hold defensive properties, their relative performance should improve in a weaker tape.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • Others begin with We—healing teams, reshaping culture.
    Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Days get easier, but there's no day where it's totally healed.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • The strap between the toes still gives you that classic flip-flop look and feel, plus there’s plenty of support from a cork footbed that molds to your feet.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 23 May 2025
  • The straps are made from a sturdy synthetic leather alternative that holds its shape more than other softer materials, but the interior of the straps and insoles are still lined with a light suede that’s gentle on the skin and comfy for full-day wear.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • Kardashian shared details from her graduation party, like her youngest son Psalm West dressed as a lawyer with a briefcase and lunch placemats depicting her flashcards from studying.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 23 May 2025
  • The fantastical album cover depicts Gray dressed like a sailor floating on a pillow and holding a large wishbone of the album’s namesake.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • The husband eventually managed to free himself of his bindings, and when McIsaac returned to the living room, the husband fought back and subdued him long enough to allow the rest of the family to escape and seek help, prosecutors said.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The Bulls just worked their way out of the binding of a maximum contract after trading Zach LaVine, so there’s a sizable argument to make against tying themselves to another financial monstrosity.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Premium Linen & Beeswax Bread Bags, 2-Pack $30 $26 Amazon Marley's Monsters Linen Bread Bag $32 Marley's Monsters A luxe kitchen hand soap If your host aspires to have a home that smells like a fancy hotel, treat them to a bottle of Naomi After-Cooking Hand Scrub.
    Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
  • These individuals were someone’s son, brother, father, and community members, yet they were treated as less than human. New York jails and prisons house more individuals with mental illness than any psychiatric hospital in the country.
    Justyna Rzewinski, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • China is set to launch its second Tianwen deep space exploration mission late May, targeting both a near-Earth asteroid and a main belt comet, Space News reports.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
  • Accessories include a Fedora hat, ribbon belts with a V-logo buckles, kerchiefs and charm necklaces.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 22 May 2025

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“Bandage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandage. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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