BANDAGES Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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noun

plural of bandage

as in tapes

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Verb

There’s a whole literary multiverse that now binds many of his stories that didn’t exist at the time of Carrie.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
That’s what binds all our projects together — moving past short-termism, which is a danger with AI.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of binds

Verb

The Followers of Christ sect believes that God heals the faithful and that life and death must be left to God’s divine will.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Even if Hubbard heals in time for Carolina’s opener against the Chicago Bears, the former Longhorn should tally notable numbers from the jump.

— Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of heals

Noun

Thin ankle straps kept the shoes in place, while thick 2- to 3-inch block heels offered a subtle lift.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Best Under $30 Closer in scale to a drawer pull than a coat hanger, this decorative wall hook works best for lightweight items like jewelry, keys, and bags with shorter straps.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of straps

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Its pelvic health track folds Kegels into broader physical therapy for pelvic pain, bladder leakage and bowel control — a whole-body frame that treats the pelvic floor as one system among several rather than an isolated target.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
That distinction matters because higher education often treats graduate enrollment marketing as an extension of undergraduate admissions.

— Brian Hartnack, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of treats

Noun

Fast forward 10 years and City head to Old Trafford this weekend looking fresh after an extensive squad overhaul, with three league victories out of three under their belts.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Unlike a year ago, both teams come in with a game under their belts, so the offenses with plentiful playmakers should operate more crisply.

— Eddie Timanus, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of belts

Noun

The killings shook Charlotte, with yellow ribbons and half-staff flags decorating the city in the weeks after the murders.

— Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Jam Crumb Cake Spreadable fruit jam ribbons through this buttery crumb cake, sinking here and there for a marbled look.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of ribbons

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