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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandaging
  1. binding
  2. healing
  3. treating
  4. dressing
Verb
  • One blocks the receptor binding protein, which the virus uses to attach to human cells.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Signed in May 2025, the preliminary agreement was extended three times — in September, December and April — without ever becoming a binding deal.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Definition of binding
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  • In 2009, after years of strained relations between SSPX and the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI remitted the 1988 excommunications as a step toward healing the rift.
    — Noah LaBelle, NPR, 2 July 2026
  • By contrast, bridge-building leadership works by healing divides.
    — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of healing
Verb
  • The era of treating supply chain efficiency as the primary metric is over.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Read a physical book without treating it as something to check off a list.
    — Allison Palmer July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of treating
Verb
  • Roethling recommends adding compost to every planting hole or top dressing existing roses.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
  • Take the guesswork out of dressing this summer and fill your closet with these versatile, stylish, and comfortable matching top-and-skirt sets.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of dressing

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