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as in chain
something that physically prevents free movement
numerous bands of plastic held the toy securely in the box
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as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together
that band is looking for a new singer
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a band of explorers
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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a band of songbirds
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as in to wrap
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
banded the waist of the dress with a matching belt
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as in to tie
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord
banded the newspapers together for delivery
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Recent Examples of band
Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
When the band quickly left before the encore, the elated, yet sweaty, audience clapped their hands and stomped their feet without virtually anyone leaving the building.
—Josh Chesler, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Then, this summer, bands Deerhoof and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard pulled their catalogues, citing Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek’s nearly $700 million investment in defense company Helsing, which makes military drones and AI defense software.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Vertvie Wireless Bra in Black Another notable design detail is the bra's jelly bands on the bottom of the cups.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
When the band quickly left before the encore, the elated, yet sweaty, audience clapped their hands and stomped their feet without virtually anyone leaving the building.
—Josh Chesler, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Three common tegu species found in the U.S. include the:
Argentine black and white tegu – Grows up to 4 feet long, is black and white with banding along its tail.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Then, this summer, bands Deerhoof and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard pulled their catalogues, citing Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek’s nearly $700 million investment in defense company Helsing, which makes military drones and AI defense software.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
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The 30th Busan International Film Festival wrapped its 10-day run Friday with the closing ceremony at the Busan Cinema Center, marking a milestone year that introduced the inaugural Busan Award competition section alongside traditional honors.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Sadly, shortly after season 1 wrapped, Andy was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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David Rosenberg, founder of the economic and market insights firm Rosenberg Research, similarly highlighted flaws with the gauge, including the use of GDP, which includes government sector activity that isn’t tied to corporate profits or future earnings.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Your entire life is tied to your job.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Brown has discussed the importance of shooters streaking to the corners on fast breaks.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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October is nearly here in Michigan and skygazers, this month will be your chance to see four meteor showers streak across the night sky.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Directors are already circling the chronicle of the adventures of Ken Kesey after the release of his first novel, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, which became a Best Picture winning classic film released 50 years ago.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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News broke from Deadline at the Zurich Summit on September 27 that Hollywood talent agents have been quietly circling Norwood for representation.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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His crushing final monologue, in which Vladimir confronts his own nihilism, is as potent as anything you're bound to see on Broadway this year.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Storing cheese on your refrigerator shelves or worse, in the door, are bound to cause issues more quickly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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