BANDAGES Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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noun

plural of bandage

as in tapes

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Verb

In an era of parasocial pop stardom, the radical honesty of Cyrus’ approach — her clear-eyed appraisal of the relationship that binds an idol and her audience — was kind of a thrill to behold.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
A certain symmetry binds her career and the league – 15 years, half of the league’s existence.

— Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of binds

Noun

Music scenes were insular; tapes were copied by hand and passed between friends and family.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
More important sonically, Collins and his collaborators located the original tapes, including 7-inch studio reels recorded at 15 ips and, through Cynthia Lee, the EP master.

— Cary Baker, SPIN, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of tapes

Verb

If Moton is ready to play and Freeling indeed heals from his knee injury, the Panthers now have a decision to make as to who will start.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
Simply beholding and appreciating the intact state of ourselves here as God’s brilliant image is prayer that heals.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of heals

Noun

The routine consisted of four two-minute sessions separated by two minutes of seated rest, monitored using heart-rate straps to ensure consistent effort.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The tote straps sling right over your shoulder, which beats juggling a lunch box’s small handle.

— Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of straps

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Returning recommended restaurants Beyond the newcomers, Lang Van held onto its Bib, with Dan Nguyen and Tuyen Tran continuing to turn out Vietnamese food that treats every regular like family.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Conventional analysis treats chip dominance as a source of instability.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of treats

Noun

Despite the Cougars’ shaky start, with all that Pac-12 prestige, exposure and, importantly, financial income under both teams’ belts, does either have an inherent advantage over the conference’s newcomers?

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026
Missy MacIvor was hogtied with belts from her dresser drawers.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of belts

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Possessing a Midwestern accent, Calvin Klein dresses, Black American skin and hair care products, and a butter-pecan skin tone, Ericka quickly wins over the crew Paulina has ruled for years.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Nina Piccini, a personal stylist who typically dresses female founders and executives, says workplace clothing is, more than anything, a visual cue.

— Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of dresses

Noun

Out in the misty rain, Leibovitz points to the electronic ribbons lining the stadium.

— Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 21 Oct. 2026
However, not long after production wrapped on season two, hair colorist Miichelle Sharma revealed that Abdalla has officially ditched her character’s blonde ribbons for a double-chocolate brunette that’s perfect for fall.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2026

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