plasters 1 of 2

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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plasters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of plaster

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Recent Examples of plasters
Verb
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
Noun
  • Think kale, roasted squash, and cabbage—hearty, cold-weather vegetables that shine when tossed with sharp vinaigrettes, creamy dressings, or a little salty cheese.
    Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Hot dogs, pretzels, glazes, and dressings—mustard is a condiment of many uses.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Adidas Handball Spezial nails a mix of iconic Adidas design and subtle trend twist, perfect for strolling city streets or travel days.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The Acer Aspire Go 15 laptop is $300 off and nails the basics with smooth performance for work, streaming, and calls, plus a sturdy build that feels dependable every day.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And that’s what sets it apart from the crowd of eye creams on the shelf.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
  • From dry sprays to style sealers like serums, lotions, creams and oils, these are the final products applied to the hair before and after applying heat.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Teachers Union leader Randi Weingarten smears Trump voters as fascists!
    The Hill, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Swedish institution often anoints writers who metabolize their specific histories into memorable language that stretches beyond borders and governments, transcending regional particulars.
    Walt Hunter, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Ukraine bombs Russian energy infrastructure to defend civilians and destroy the Kremlin war machine.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Remind them their worth is non-negotiable When your child fails — gets cut from the team, bombs a test — remind them their value isn't up for debate.
    Jennifer Breheny Wallace, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Ohio State sacks Altmyer five times, wins its 10th straight in the series and covers the spread.
    Manny Navarro, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025

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“Plasters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plasters. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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