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verb

Definition of bandagenext
as in to bind
to cover with a bandage her mother always bandages her scraped knees very carefully

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bandage

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noun

as in tape

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Recent Examples of bandage
Verb
Tight end Greg Dulcich participated in his third practice wearing a red [non-contact] jersey, and with his fingers on his right hand bandaged up. — Omar Kelly august 8, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026 Doctors removed the pole, bandaged him up and Cifaldi was back at work this week. — CBS News, 30 July 2026
Noun
After Evanston-Skokie School District 65 has spent years chipping away at solving its ever-dire financial deficit, Interim Superintendent Eric Witherspoon is proposing a rip-off-the-bandage approach. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 Essie Break Fix Liquid Nail Patch goes on as a liquid and dries into a solid bandage, like a clear spackle, that holds for up to five days. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandage
  1. bind
  2. tape
  3. heal
  4. strap
  5. dress
  6. binding
  7. treat
  8. belt
Verb
  • Experts say the sharp increase in crashes shouldn’t immediately raise alarm — with more robotaxis on the road, they are bound to be involved in more incidents.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The awards are presented in Stockholm, with the exception of the Peace Prize, which is handed out in Oslo, a tradition often linked to the union that bound Sweden and Norway during Nobel’s lifetime.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of bind
Noun
  • The small aircraft was seen just off the road and burnt out, while red scene tape was set up to cordon off the area.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • There was plenty of archives to work with, as Carroll was a pack rat with a robust archive full of audio tapes of interviews from McCalls, NBC, and others.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of tape
Verb
  • The spa Clayoquot’s Healing Grounds Spa fully embraces the healing powers of nature, capitalizing on its secluded setting along the banks of the Bedwell River.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Simmons is trying to resurrect his career after sitting out last season to heal a debilitating back injury.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of heal
Noun
  • Cue revisits of classic shapes such as bowling shoes, ballet flats, mules and T-straps with his now signature curvaceous toe box.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Virtual reality can take you anywhere, but strap on a headset for long enough and your sore neck brings you back to actual reality.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of strap
Verb
  • Everybody was dressed so sophisticated, and I was dressed in a Cinderella gown.
    — Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Mikey Madison is still only in her 20s, but the Oscar-winning actress prefers a sophisticated and timeless style of dressing over trends.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • The shoes also boast a patent leather upper and grosgrain binding.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Adaptyv Bio, in Lausanne, received all 1,320 designs, built each one in a cell-free chemical system, and read the binding on an optical sensor across five concentrations.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of binding
Verb
  • England, which aims to eliminate the virus by 2030, has already met its goal of treating 80% of its hepatitis C infections.
    — Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Measure your numbers, work with a clinician and stop treating hormone health as something to hide.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of treat
Noun
  • Off-duty models stepped out in nonchalant style, pairing the jeans with basic tops and simple belts, while fashion show attendees elevated the laidback fits with button-down denim shirts, neckties and colorful knitwear.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Temperatures begin a cooling trend on Friday, with Moderate HeatRisk in the foothill thermal belts and in Sacramento; Minor HeatRisk elsewhere.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of belt

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“Bandage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandage. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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