as in binds
to cover with a bandage
her mother always bandages her scraped knees very carefully
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Verb
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When this sickening sensation happens, the nervous system releases a chemical messenger called substance P, which then binds to receptors in the brain that activate the vomiting reflex — specifically neurokinin-1, or NK-1, receptors.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
8 Jan. 2026 -
This piece of legislation legally binds the US to help Taiwan defend itself against stronger neighbors, like China.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While there are plenty of bandages, wraps, and tapes, extra items such as an emergency thermal blanket, flashlights, sting relief, burn compression, and other items elevate this kit to support a variety of solutions.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her source material is a pair of cassette tapes recorded by Dueñez in the ’90s, two of a series of bootlegs that the sonidero and his wife sold at the flea market along the Puente del Papa, a bridge connecting Monterrey’s prosperous city center with its mountainside slums.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If trust feels shaky, start by keeping your own promises, since consistent action heals more than dramatic pledges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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There’s nothing there that heals him and his family from the harm and trauma that was inflicted on this child.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This is prime Allen — the reigning MVP, at 29 years old, is still in command of all his physical gifts and has developed an understanding beyond almost all who put straps to chins.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The standout feature for this backpack is its Wingjacket Protection, which includes flexible compression straps and padded sidewalls that protect and compress your items to minimize the bag’s overall size.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One of the reasons wildlife is so plentiful around La Selva’s property—the lodge sits on 23 acres and runs its excursions on another 23 acres—is because of how La Selva treats the jungle.—
Noah Lederman,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, new developments will also make workers busier than ever, which may be a welcome sign for Huang, who treats work as essentially a way of life.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Back then, she had been advised—free of charge—by stylist Bailey Moon, who dresses the likes of Morgan Spector and Cristin Milioti and is most widely known for having worked with Jill Biden and her family throughout president Joe Biden’s administration.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
2 Jan. 2026
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Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker dresses her mattress with these and is a fan of their design and breathable feel.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Use it to keep scarves, belts, and hats organized and within easy reach.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Because Earth's atmosphere blocks X-rays, Chandra operates in space in a highly elliptical Earth orbit, enabling long, uninterrupted observations above our planet's radiation belts.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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After her godson doctors her résumé, Maya lands a C-suite job at a beauty company and almost immediately makes an enemy out of the boss’ daughter.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Bandages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandages. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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