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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
Compression refers to wrapping an elastic bandage to compress and reduce swelling in a dedicated area, like the ankle or calf. Novant Health, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025 Most basic first-aid kits include bandages, pain and allergy medications, assorted ointments, antiseptics, ice packs and sometimes a few simple tools. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Noun
Next to her, someone’s head was bandaged with someone else’s handkerchief and bled through it immediately. Jim Shepard, New Yorker, 8 June 2025 One man’s nose and uniform were smeared in dark blood, and his chin was bandaged. Joseph Goldstein, New York Times, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bandage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandage
Verb
  • There, you’re bound to find small and large treasures that will make a big impact on your cooking space.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
  • She'd been bound and raped before she was wrapped in trash bags and put in the trash can.
    Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • The store was also part of a grassroots movement keeping the old formats of vinyl and tape alive.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
  • Here’s what should give cause for concern: NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger, who does good work studying tape, told former NFL player Chris Long that Fitzpatrick wasn’t even the Steelers’ best safety last season.
    Barry Jackson Updated July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • Jose Siri was getting an MRI over the weekend to see whether his fractured tibia has healed enough to start his running progression again.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 7 July 2025
  • Jose Siri was set to undergo an MRI over the weekend to determine whether his fractured left tibia had healed, according to Mendoza.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • There are 18 in all, with eight for each set of laces, and a further pair for the top strap eyelets; the toecap, tongue, rear, and foothole cover are all printed.
    Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • In terms of construction, the adjustable straps didn't slide down, and the shapewear didn't roll or shift around underneath clothing.
    Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Sleek hamachi yellowtail came with Serrano peppers and wonderful crispy potatoes, while lustrous king salmon was dressed with ponzu and a wasabi salsa that was delightfully mild so as to not clash with the delicacy of the fish.
    John Mariani, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • Pack them for travel days or dress them up with an oversized shirt and sneakers to explore a new city.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • The company then proceeded to strip the books’ bindings, cut their pages and scan them into digital and machine-readable forms, according to the decision.
    Lauren Harvey, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
  • These products—sometimes called postpartum belly wraps or abdominal binders—definitely aren’t new, though: Belly binding has been practiced for centuries in Thailand, Mexico, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and elsewhere to support a new mother’s healing.
    Kathleen Felton, SELF, 6 May 2025
Verb
  • Demeanor Men’s Linen-blend Shirt Breathable shirts are a summer essential, and luckily, Amazon’s outlet is treating shoppers to this stylish short-sleeve version that’s just $13.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • While many performers cultivate a cohesive closet for both on and off the stage (see: Billie Eilish and her love of baggy attire, or Beyoncé and her love of red, white, and blue), Lana treats her public persona as something entirely separate.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Pixar, as a brand, has several franchises under its belt.
    Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • In the new study, researchers sampled a different section of rock from the belt and estimated its age using the previous two dating techniques — measuring how one radioactive element decays into another over time.
    Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025

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“Bandage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandage. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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