PLASTERS Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

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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present tense third-person singular of plaster

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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

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Noun

Apple cider and wine vinegars are often used to punch up dressings, greens, and slaws.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Sip this juice on its own—in moderation, given its higher natural sugar content and low fiber content—or add it to smoothies, mocktails, dressings, marinades, or sauces.

— Christina Manian, Health, 21 July 2026

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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

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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

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Additionally, our commerce writers and editors have previously covered a vast array of anti-aging skincare products, including eye creams.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 21 July 2026
After frying, each churro is filled and topped with sauces, creams and colorful details like sprinkles.

— Sarah Moreno Updated July 18, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

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Every World Cup anoints a breakout star, a previously unheralded player who is catapulted into the spotlight.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 July 2026
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

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