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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

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Recent Examples of bandage
Verb
Three Munster High students, who created an infection-detecting bandage, earned a spot in the Innovate WithIN business entrepreneurship state finals Friday at Butler University. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025 The war brought them together and eventually landed them in Poltava, where their new fight involves metal frames and insulation panels instead of trauma kits and field bandages. Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
Noun
Next to her, someone’s head was bandaged with someone else’s handkerchief and bled through it immediately. Jim Shepard, New Yorker, 8 June 2025 One man’s nose and uniform were smeared in dark blood, and his chin was bandaged. Joseph Goldstein, New York Times, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bandage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandage
Verb
  • There, you’re bound to find small and large treasures that will make a big impact on your cooking space.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
  • She'd been bound and raped before she was wrapped in trash bags and put in the trash can.
    Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • The store was also part of a grassroots movement keeping the old formats of vinyl and tape alive.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
  • Here’s what should give cause for concern: NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger, who does good work studying tape, told former NFL player Chris Long that Fitzpatrick wasn’t even the Steelers’ best safety last season.
    Barry Jackson Updated July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • Jose Siri was getting an MRI over the weekend to see whether his fractured tibia has healed enough to start his running progression again.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 7 July 2025
  • Jose Siri was set to undergo an MRI over the weekend to determine whether his fractured left tibia had healed, according to Mendoza.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • Polar's strap has a comfortable buckle connector and silicone dots to keep it in place.
    Adrienne So, Wired News, 10 July 2025
  • How did the woman say she was held by Wood? The shed where the woman was held was locked with chains, with bricks placed there to further confine her, while her ankle was tied down by a tow strap, according to charging documents.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • In it, the baby was dressed in a cozy pink onesie with a matching bow on her head.
    Michael Nied, People.com, 9 July 2025
  • Sleek hamachi yellowtail came with Serrano peppers and wonderful crispy potatoes, while lustrous king salmon was dressed with ponzu and a wasabi salsa that was delightfully mild so as to not clash with the delicacy of the fish.
    John Mariani, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Everyday the Nearly New team carefully checks the quality of each item — from the strength of the binding on a book to the sturdiness of a pair of heels — before setting them aside to be priced.
    Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
  • For this show, the book’s luminous pages have been removed from their bindings so that they can be viewed panoramically.
    Air Mail, Air Mail, 7 June 2025
Verb
  • These drugs also treat heart failure and kidney disease.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 July 2025
  • When this resulted in severe shortages of more than 200 medications, including drugs used to treat cancer and deliver emergency care, Congress howled.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • But perhaps with the experience under his belt — and a summer to try and add weight — Johansson can come back more ready to handle second-pair minutes for a full season.
    Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
  • With a Stanley Cup already under his belt and a promising rookie season behind him, the young forward will look to build on his success and play an even bigger role in the Panthers’ pursuit to solidifying themselves as a South Florida sports dynasty.
    Kaitlyn Pohly July 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025

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“Bandage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandage. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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