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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
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 Rescuers rushed her to the ICU, where the team treated her wounds, bandaged her paws and gave her medications to soothe her pain, officials said. Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
This Keep Going kit includes everything from burn relief to bandages, all organized in a stylish small pouch. Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025 Later in the hospital, the toddler was so covered in bandages, his grandmother had only his belly button to recognize him. Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bandage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandage
Verb
  • Caffeine boosts energy by blocking a neurotransmitter, called adenosine, from binding to receptors in the brain.
    Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The Ukrainian president is bound by politics, public opinion, and his country's law on Crimea.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The 5-11, 279-pounder might be worth a seventh-round flyer because of his good tape and natural leverage despite his small stature.
    Josh Kendall, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • His tape shows a highly capable lineman who is exceptionally athletic for his size and was a first-team All-American while playing in the nation’s toughest conference.
    Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Sending healing energy to Alijah and hoping he’s fully restored soon!
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
  • On May 2, the Venus-Neptune conjunction offers a chance to meet someone in a more honest, healing way.
    Colin Bedell, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In the entryway leading into the jail, guards put him in a restraint chair and fastened the straps, the complaint says.
    Julia Marnin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Enter this stylish one-piece featuring a functional one-shoulder silhouette, complete with an adjustable, detachable strap for customizable support or a strapless look.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • He was spotted dressed as a fisherman catching Hudson – a mermaid – in one snap during Halloween.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Photo: Courtesy of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week In 2026, the bride will not be all dressed in white.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The fragment was uncovered in 1978 and was preserved, likely by accident, in the binding of a book found in the library at Hereford Cathedral.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Self Offense helps people identify subtle cues (e.g., saying ‘maybe’ or avoiding eye contact) and empowers them to treat those cues as legitimate expressions of self.
    William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
  • In medical settings, it's used to treat poisoning, overdoses, high cholesterol, hangovers, and upset stomach.
    Ashley Wong, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • That's a rarity for SpaceX, which is known for its rocket reuse; one of the company's Falcon 9 boosters has 27 flights under its belt.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Saturday’s card offers more than just Alvarez’s attempt at three belts.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Bandage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandage. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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