bandages 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bandage
as in binds
to cover with a bandage her mother always bandages her scraped knees very carefully

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bandages

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noun

plural of bandage
as in tapes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandages
  1. binds
  2. tapes
  3. heals
  4. straps
  5. treats
  6. belts
  7. dresses
  8. ribbons
Verb
  • The drug binds to a pocket that forms only when KRAS carries one of these mutations.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This then binds to specific serotonin receptors in the brain, which temporarily rebuilds the networks involved in memory, emotions and cognition interact.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of binds
Noun
  • As Miller grew older, VHS tapes and DVDs became outdated and streaming services became the norm.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • These tapes feel far more vulnerable—even invasive knowing they were never meant for anyone else—than reading a diary.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tapes
Verb
  • Getz also acquired a catcher in Bart, who will help fill the gap while Kyle Teel heals from his ankle injury.
    — Jim Bowden, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But Jesus eventually heals the man and casts the demons into a herd of pigs, which tumble over a cliff and drown.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of heals
Noun
  • The player holds onto the controller, but unlike most console controllers, there are straps or grips that keep them safely in the player’s hands.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Just like Sweeney and Garner’s overalls, this $60 find has the classic look, including adjustable straps with metal hardware, side button closures, and functional front, back, and chest pockets.
    — Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of straps
Verb
  • Somebody reached into the machinery that treats drinking water in a dozen states, in real towns, while the rest of us argued about model releases.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • An Elk Grove mother is fighting to change how California treats fatal car crashes after her son Connor Lopez, 23, was killed when a driver turned left in front of his motorcycle in April 2025.
    — Ruyuan Li. Story produced with AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • Shields, undefeated at 18-0, is the heavy favorite despite being the challenger against Scott (5-1-1), who secured her belts last December.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Customers can find the bags at Whole Foods' self-checkout, checkout lanes, register belts, product displays and the Whole Body department, according to the Fishwife website.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of belts
Verb
  • Later, CeCe dresses her up in a pink tutu and makes up a dance for her kitten.
    — Parents, Parents, 31 July 2026
  • Regardless, men behaving in a repulsed or shocked way when a man dresses feminine or in women’s clothing is homophobic.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Definition of dresses
Noun
  • Each Fernie's Frozen Espresso-tini Bar is artfully drizzled with ribbons of chocolate shell coating, hardening into a delicate, crackable bite, making for the ultimate pick-me-up on a stick!
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
  • At reuse centers, crafters can collect a few ribbons and fabric scraps instead of entire spools or bolts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of ribbons
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