BANDAGING Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

bandaging

verb

present participle of bandage

as in binding

to cover with a bandage her mother always bandages her scraped knees very carefully

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Recent Examples of bandaging In theory, these shocks are supposed to fade, and the greater good is served by merely bandaging the complaints of lower-income groups until the headline metrics herald an apparent return to normalcy. — Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026 After bandaging the bleeding leg Saturday, Bichette woke up sore Sunday, Schneider said. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025

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Friedman said Forbes’ employee handbook—which, according to the Times, requires staff to seek permission before engaging in outside business activities and bars personal gain from company relationships—likely functions as a binding contract.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Learn about bonsai and composting, DIY terrariums, plantable love letters and book binding.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of binding

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As executed, the 2019 show is an emotional yet refreshingly unsentimental black comedy that snickers in the face of empowerment buzzwords like, well, healing journey.

— Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
The three brothers were asked by a fan if becoming fathers has been healing for them.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of healing

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Second, stop treating weather as a static forecast and start treating it as a real-time AI signal.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The Democratic Socialists of America may be on the upswing, but that organization’s position on Israel — in effect treating it as a revisionist state a la North Korea — still holds little traction on Capitol Hill.

— Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of treating

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Rather than importing a concept and dressing it in local garnish, Thymes built its menu around what the island itself produces.

— Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The brands Roach avoided dressing Zendaya in for the red carpet are Saint Laurent, Dior, Valentino, Chanel, and Gucci.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of dressing

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