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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

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Recent Examples of bandage
Verb
The support from the vet’s coach and teammates has helped bandage the wound of the 2025-26 season. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 People were bandaged or put in casts, then driven onto the tarmac in ambulances with sirens blaring. Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
Eight stitches later, Thiero returned to the game with a bandage on the bridge of his nose up to the middle of his forehead. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026 Photos from the hospital show him with a bandage on his head, a bruised, swollen eye and a bloody gash on his cheek. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandage
Verb
  • British monarchs are constitutionally bound to remain above politics, able only to represent the UK rather than speak for its government.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Even if the rule is finalized, the EPA would still have to take more steps before Americans see binding legal changes.
    Justin Zorn, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Mouth tape encourages nasal breathing and may reduce snoring.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
  • The bulk of his home runs go to rightfield and are typically not tape-measure jobs.
    John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Salt water contains healing minerals and the sensation of immersing yourself in water has been found to be relaxing.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
  • In some places, the scars haven’t healed.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Additionally, variations in her appearance were noted, such as the strap across her chest.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Also, Meatball’s Keystone Kops never checked to see if his DNA appeared on the strap that was used to strangle her with.
    Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • There are tender chunks of organic rotisserie chicken, Little Gem lettuce, tiny garlicky croutons, avocado, parm, and a light coating of Caesar dressing (in addition to the cup on the side), in a grain-free Coyotas tortilla wrap.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Guests, including Chloe Malle, Amanda Seyfried, Huma Abedin, Aerin Lauder, and Steven Kolb, took their seats at tables dressed with Tory Burch’s Jardin d’Été poppy and mustard flower linens and listened to the class of 2026’s stories of resilience, entrepreneurship, and motherhood.
    Jenna Adrian-Diaz, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Something so simple? Raising temperature breaks bonds, bindings melt and connections fracture.
    Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Ebba Andersson tumbled and snapped the ski binding in the second leg, giving Norway the advantage on a day where warm weather caused slushy corners that created havoc in the early stages.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Medics treated the victims at the scene, while responding officers continued to investigate.
    Alexa Ashwell, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
  • The American startup’s chatbots are banned in mainland China, and Goldman’s move suggests US AI firms could increasingly treat Hong Kong as off-limits as well, the Financial Times reported.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Desmond wore a large knife on his belt and carried a black fanny pack filled with ammunition.
    Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
  • Padded straps protect shoulders, and many have belts and snaps to help secure heavier loads.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2026

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“Bandage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandage. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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