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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

staunching

/ˈstɒntʃɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does staunching mean?

verb

The act of stopping or controlling bleeding, or the state of being firm and unwavering in one's support or loyalty.

Example

"The nurse applied a tourniquet to staunch the bleeding from the wound."

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