bandages 1 of 2

verb

Definition of bandagesnext
present tense third-person singular of bandage
as in binds
to cover with a bandage her mother always bandages her scraped knees very carefully

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bandages

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noun

plural of bandage
as in tapes

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  1. binds
  2. heals
  3. treats
  4. belts
Verb
  • While a cold or flu virus usually only affects your respiratory tract, COVID binds to things called ACE2 receptors that can be found all over, from your gut to your brain.
    Julia Sullivan, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Among its many benefits, soluble fiber binds to cholesterol in your small intestine, blocking its absorption.
    Johna Burdeos, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of binds
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  • Grief is a long road, and each person heals at their own pace.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The sun’s connection with Chiron heals a self-esteem wound.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of heals
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  • Years later, in 2016, Viren sets out to write a book that treats that period in her life as an allegory for the rise of fascism in the United States.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This spot corrector treats stubborn post-acne marks thanks to its potent elixir of kojic acid, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of treats
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  • In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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