1
as in tieing
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport
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2
as in bandaging
to cover with a bandage
bind the wound to stop the bleeding
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3
as in tying
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord
bind the asparagus spears carefully before packing the bunches
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Recent Examples of binding
The Ai Insider, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
Starbucks expects to receive non-binding offers for a stake in its China business within the next two weeks, according to Reuters.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
For this show, the book’s luminous pages have been removed from their bindings so that they can be viewed panoramically.
—Air Mail, 7 June 2025
Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2025
For some, the spectacle is an act of patriotism – a community binding itself to its nation.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
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Verb
However, in the US and elsewhere, oversight remains limited to hearings, statements of concern, and non-binding guidelines.
—The Ai Insider, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
Starbucks expects to receive non-binding offers for a stake in its China business within the next two weeks, according to Reuters.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Everyday the Nearly New team carefully checks the quality of each item — from the strength of the binding on a book to the sturdiness of a pair of heels — before setting them aside to be priced.
—Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
For this show, the book’s luminous pages have been removed from their bindings so that they can be viewed panoramically.
—Air Mail, 7 June 2025
Noun
However, the law is more of a slap on the wrist rather than a binding ban, with only a $200 fine, and members have not been punished for any violations to date.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2025
For some, the spectacle is an act of patriotism – a community binding itself to its nation.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding
Verb
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After bandaging the bleeding leg Saturday, Bichette woke up sore Sunday, Schneider said.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The improvements came in the passing attack, with wideout Javen Nicholas recording a career-best 11 catches for 122 yards, coming just one shy of tying Austin Duke’s program reception record of 12.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, Democrats have worked to nationalize the race by tying Earle-Sears to Trump and his efforts to slash the federal workforce.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The report says the concern is valid, but data from cities with similar taxes show minimal impact on attendance.—
Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, according to state law, COVID-19 vaccines can only be administered to those over 18 with a valid prescription.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How about some washi tape printed with strawberries or a jigsaw puzzle of the Appalachian Trail?—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The spokesperson, who reviewed a tape of the incident, says Weisman was struck in a suburban area without a sidewalk.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With few credible projects elsewhere, and with legal and political battles still hampering California, the outlook isn’t good.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United 10 months ago, the team’s struggles to score goals have been hampering them.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Real estate experts say claiming primary residences on different mortgages at the same time is often legal and rarely prosecuted.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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The brutality of the Ukrainian frontline The challenges facing foreign volunteer fighters on the battlefield extend well beyond their legal label.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Apple is also offering a cross-body strap for the iPhone Air.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ford’s pump has long been a staple in evening lineups, but the penny-strap detail keeps its proportions strict rather than delicate.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Higher tariffs are weighing on manufacturers and exporters, while immigration restrictions are constraining the supply of workers in industries that rely heavily on lower-skilled labor, such as construction, agriculture, retail, and hospitality.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are talent shortages constraining the development of these sectors.—
Vilius Kavaliauskas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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