BANDAGE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of bandage

as in to bind

to cover with a bandage her mother always bandages her scraped knees very carefully

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Recent Examples of bandage

Verb

Doctors removed the pole, bandaged him up and Cifaldi was back at work this week. — CBS News, 30 July 2026 Her wrists were bandaged and a sterile pad was placed on her neck, Dougherty said. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Noun

The Bottom Line AI is certainly an ever-present and enticing technology bandage, but the real competitive advantage does not lie in gobbling up every possible use case. — Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 The bandage style was popularized in the 2000s and early 2010s. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandage

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandage

Verb

This process can be even more pronounced in smaller galaxies in which the gravitational influence is weaker, and the black holes are less likely to be strongly bound to the galactic center.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Offering max-level cushioning without the bulk, these sneakers are easy to pair with plenty of pieces in your travel wardrobe and add a dose of personality that’s bound to draw compliments.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of bind

Noun

As Veach recalled it, that began with venturing back into the Eagles’ library with a basket and loading it up with VHS tapes.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Allen is also remembered for tripping opponents three times in a calendar year, all of them caught on tape.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of tape

Noun

The watch, released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Overseas, comes with three interchangeable straps that can be swapped without tools.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
The shoes also feature buckled ankle straps for a secure fit and sit on slim 105 mm stiletto heels that dial up the drama.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of strap

Verb

His uncertain fate plays out in the present-day imagination of an unnamed curator of unspecified gender, who has been employed by the palace to dress some of its rooms for public viewing in the wake of an undescribed personal tragedy.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Brown, dressed in a dark suit and blue-and-gold tie, addressed the court during the 1 hour, 45-minute sentencing hearing.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of dress

Noun

The shoes also boast a patent leather upper and grosgrain binding.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Adaptyv Bio, in Lausanne, received all 1,320 designs, built each one in a cell-free chemical system, and read the binding on an optical sensor across five concentrations.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of binding

Verb

Several drugs in this class are approved to treat obesity in adolescents 12 and older, but none are currently approved for younger children.

— Babak J. Orandi, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
For families As is customary in Bali, kids are treated like royalty by virtually all resort staff, and there is always someone ready with open arms to hold or play with them.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of treat

Noun

The line also includes accessories such as caps, beanies, belts, bags, socks and footwear along with workwear staples such as a belt with pockets, an apron and a belt-pocket piece.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
It’s equipped with a cushioned running belt and shock-absorbing pads for smooth walks.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

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