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
  • Sesame oil adds a nutty taste; flaxseed oil is bitter and may pair well with sweeter ingredients in dressings.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
  • According to Sibia and Gill, the chain’s chicken is cut and marinated daily and its sauces and dressings are prepared in-house.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Amazon Echo Show Deal Amazon's Echo Show 8 is a smart display that nails the basics with a few smart upgrades and the Alexa ecosystem.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
  • If the positives continue — if Ivey nails a high volume of 3s, if the Cunningham-Ivey lineups wreck and the ones with Ivey running the bench unit sustain offensively — then the Pistons could vault into the next tier of the Eastern Conference.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The lightweight formulas of summer often need a boost, like richer creams, protective mists, and glow-boosting serums to help skin, hair, and body thrive in cooler, drier air.
    Essence, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Treatments include long-lasting antihistamines, anti-itch creams, and topical or oral corticosteroids.
    Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Oviedo defense sacks Noah Grubbs on back to back plays to end the first half.
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • So examples of cognitive skills or processes include your ability remember stuff, learn new skills and information, pay attention to other people and your surroundings, speak and listen and process everything that bombards you each and every day.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Upstairs on the first floor, vibrant color bombards the senses from every angle, showcasing work that generates a decidedly humorous atmosphere.
    Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • As extreme heat ravages New York City this summer, the lives of thousands detained on Rikers Island hang in the balance.
    Darren Mack, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025

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“Plasters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plasters. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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