bandages 1 of 2

verb

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandages
  1. binds
  2. tapes
  3. heals
  4. straps
  5. treats
  6. belts
  7. dresses
  8. ribbons
Verb
  • That force tightly binds particles known as quarks into composite particles such as protons and neutrons.
    — Matt von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 29 July 2026
  • This can happen when your burner is set too high, oil splatters and polymerizes (binds to) the exterior, or food boils over and bakes onto the enamel surface.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
Definition of binds
Noun
  • Former President Joe Biden on Friday dropped his lawsuit attempting to bar the release of his memoir tapes to the public, after an appeals court ruled in favor of releasing them.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
  • While other kids his age were doling out loot bags stuffed with Bazooka bubble gum and slap bracelets, Lovett was recording his favorite music on cassette tapes as party favors.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
Definition of tapes
Verb
  • Each cut is essentially a wound; the quicker that wound heals, the less chance fungi have to get inside the grass blade.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
  • Jack, meanwhile, heals from a difficult past with each adventure in the kitchen.
    — Grace Reilly, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of heals
Noun
  • Amebelle Sleeveless Jumpsuit With adjustable straps, a square neckline, tulip hems, and a relaxed fit, this linen-blend jumpsuit makes an easy, breezy outfit.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Even the straps are made with comfort in mind, thanks to a supersoft jersey lining that prevents rubbing and chafing.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Definition of straps
Verb
  • Shania Twain treats fans to a special one-night-only performance through SiriusXM in New York City on July 23.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • An acquirer who treats the lower multiple as a bargain without adjusting the underwriting approach is buying the risk without the compensation.
    — Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • Knight brought both belts into the ring, distracting the referee by throwing the world title in the ring.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • In 1990, with a decade of ups and downs under their belts, the couple had a Hindu wedding ceremony in Bali.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of belts
Verb
  • Regardless, men behaving in a repulsed or shocked way when a man dresses feminine or in women’s clothing is homophobic.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
  • Case in point, the Organic Cotton Relaxed Oxford Shirt, which stylist Nicole Chavez, who dresses Witherspoon, handpicked in her cool-girl summer capsule.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 20 July 2026
Definition of dresses
Noun
  • All the council members wore purple and black ribbons, Gonzales’ favorite color, to honor her.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Too many competing elements, like flags, plaques, or seasonal ribbons, distract from the home.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
Definition of ribbons
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