plasters 1 of 2

noun

plural of plaster
as in dressings
a medicated covering used to heal an injury put a plaster on the burn and don't touch it

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verb

present tense third-person singular of plaster
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as in nails

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as in dabs

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as in cannons

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Recent Examples of plasters
Noun
Rehydration tablets, antihistamines, hydrocortisone cream, plasters and bandages, painkillers and antacids, plus insect repellent and SPF are in Hammond’s suitcase. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Mahmood said the company has already raised $175,000 for the project and that his team is building a series of plasters, Bloomberg reported. — Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 Their technique also involves working with a variety of unexpected materials like plasters, metallic powders and even coffee powder. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025 Paige makes her own plasters, adding her own pigments to a marble plaster base. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plasters
  1. dressings
  2. nails
  3. smears
  4. batters
  5. creams
  6. slathers
  7. bombs
  8. anoints
Noun
  • That selection of veggies paired with multiple mini cups of colorful dressings?
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Try adding apple cider vinegar to foods like sauces, soups, and dressings.
    — Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 July 2026
Definition of dressings
Verb
  • The costuming, which decks its cast in traditional Polynesian attire, nails the transition between media, but the real humans of the film clash against the cartoonish designs of Hei Hei or the giant crab Tamatoa (Jemaine Clement).
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
  • Spooky enough for Halloween and colorful enough for summer, this nails the summerween balance.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Definition of nails
Verb
  • In other words, the show is a celebration of America’s 250th birthday, but one that smears a little cake on the country’s face.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 June 2026
  • This chilling, starkly beautiful ambient piece draws Nebraska’s marginal whispers to the forefront and smears them across the picture plane.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of smears
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  • As the water is likely to demonstrate as Erin batters the coast, the islands face threats not only from the ocean, but also from the large bodies of water to the west, the Albemarle, Pamlico and Currituck Sounds.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Thousands are without power in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Erin batters the Caribbean with heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2025
Definition of batters
Noun
  • Choose calming, barrier-supportive ingredients – Soothing serums and creams can help to interrupt the inflammatory cascade, especially for those with sensitive skin.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • The best eye creams for wrinkles minimize the appearance of fine lines while smoothing, firming, and hydrating your eye area.
    — Daley Quinn, Glamour, 9 July 2026
Definition of creams
Verb
  • The Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association slathers its Strawberry Bliss in chocolate.
    — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026
Definition of slathers
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  • The campus is eerily silent, even as Israel attacks Lebanon and the United States bombs Iran.
    — Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
  • The United States bombs Iran's nuclear facilities days later.
    — Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Definition of bombs
Verb
  • In a city that continually anoints anoints new noteworthies in the hospitality space, The Connaught remains one of London’s long-lasting greats.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The episode officially anoints a new captain for the 118 — and sees Harry considering a life fighting fires.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025
Definition of anoints

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