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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
Advertisement In an interview with ABC7, Deasy appears battered, with a bloody forehead and bandaged and bruised arms. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 This has puzzled archaeologists because Egyptian mummification typically involved bandaging the mandible to the skull to keep the mouth closed. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 1 Aug. 2024
Noun
This compact, water-resistant option includes bandages, gloves, scissors, safety pins, and more. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024 Sporting a grimy, high-end brown sweater, nylon parachute pants and a large bandage over his right hand, the towering Saxon said nothing and appeared subdued as a judge ordered him held without bail. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bandage 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandage
Verb
  • This narrative, and the fear of Sunni extremist groups such as the Islamic State and Jabhat al-Nusra, kept many Alawites bound to Assad even as the cost became unbearable.
    Loubna Mrie, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Thursday Our bridal party boarded a shuttle bound 30 minutes south to Setubal, a small fisherman’s town outside of Lisbon, for our rehearsal.
    Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The really clunky moments come off like an audition tape in which the off-camera casting assistant running lines is late on their cues.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Methods to prevent such damage include leaving batteries in retail packaging, covering terminals with tape or using a protective pouch.
    Barry Collins, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Experiments like these expose the potential hidden across our natural world to heal and rejuvenate itself in the face of growing climate change concerns.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Had the specialist felt that Okonkwo’s injury was not healing after the cast was taken off on Wednesday night, Wrexham would have had to move into the loan market in January.
    Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The bag comes with a zippered interior, an external pocket, and an adjustable strap to carry your belongings hands-free.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The timepiece is limited to 50 pieces and comes with a titanium bracelet and two straps.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • On a vacation in Saint-Tropez, Amal Clooney stayed loyal to the last iteration of the trend, dressed in a colorful, multi-patterned mini dress from Stella McCartney’s 2015 resort collection and Cindy Crawford paired a patterned Ulla Johnson midi skirt with a graphic tee and leather sandals.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The 32-year-old man who fell appeared to be attempting to adjust his snowboard bindings, according to the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board.
    The Summit Daily, The Denver Post, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In 2022 the new Protector binding won the coveted Red Dot award, one of the highest international honors in design and innovation.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Milas, the intensive care anesthesiologist at the University of Pennsylvania, uses fentanyl in combination with other drugs to treat critical patients.
    Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Three children were treated and released from the hospital on Thursday afternoon, per KENS 5.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • According to an Ohio Department of Transportation press release issued Monday, all through-traffic motorists who are not planning stops within the I-275 outer belt are encouraged to use I-275 eastbound and drive around the loop.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Bandage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandage. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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