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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
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The simulation depicted a search for alien signals in the region around 1 GHz, which is the most common frequency band in which to search.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
This version has a slim fit, crewneck, and banded trim at the cuffs and hem.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
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Noun
This polymer structure creates something called a photonic band gap.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The simulation depicted a search for alien signals in the region around 1 GHz, which is the most common frequency band in which to search.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Staffers are banding and taking samples from common raptor species throughout the county, according to a district social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
This version has a slim fit, crewneck, and banded trim at the cuffs and hem.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
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Separate bananas, wrap their stems, and keep them away from other fruits to extend their shelf life.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Hairstylist Gregory Russell, who frequently works with the star, pulled her hair back tightly and cinched the lengths right at the crown of her head, wrapping a thick portion of hair around the base to disguise the elastic.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2026
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João Klauss scored for the fourth time in his first three matches with the Galaxy to tie it 1-1 in the 56th minute.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The family also claims the university had prior knowledge of safety concerns tied to large events but failed to address them.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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As missiles streak across the Middle East the world watches a war unfold.—
Dave Doneson,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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But with tankers unable to navigate dangerous waters and missiles constantly streaking across the sky—some targeting crucial energy infrastructure—the effect on the fuel trade is already pronounced.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Consider how satellites reflect sunlight while also circling our planet very quickly.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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If not, who will Denver circle as a guy to get a look at?—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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Simply mix 250g of low-fat quark (which contains around 20g of protein) with 40g of ground oats, half a banana as a natural binding agent and a dash of milk.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Together, Sarah Wondra and the roommates bound Michael with duct tape and shoved him into the duffel bag, Wondra recounted to the detectives.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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