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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
Key pieces include wide-leg Bellflower jeans, bandage dresses and Camden bag. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026 At the 1996 Golden Globes, Drescher wore a body-hugging white Hervé Léger bandage dress and a giant floral headdress. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 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 only way to heal from runner’s knee is rest.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • In addition to having personal trainers come in to provide training classes, an important aspect of the building is giving officers a place to heal and focus on their personal wellness, officials said.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 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
  • Actors who look more of the moment are Ayo Edebiri, Teyana Taylor and Jennifer Lawrence – who see dressing for a film premiere or awards show less about creating an outrageous look, and more about asserting their artistry and originality.
    Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
  • From clean cupboards that keep your cooking on track to clutter-free closets that make getting dressed a breeze, having less stuff makes the everyday easier, and who wouldn't want that?
    Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 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
  • Everyone’s treating my family good.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • But there is another path forward—one that treats AI not as a substitute for human capacity, but as an augment to it.
    David Stout, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • His costumes alone are a wonder, a series of bell-bottom jumpsuits, many of them accented with elegant high, Revolutionary War-era collars and cinched with macramé belts, their fringe swinging in time with his hips.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
  • People leave relaxed and loose, their eyes heavy and belts tight.
    Natasha Pickowicz, Vogue, 20 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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