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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
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 June 2025
After taking a break from the band for a couple of years following a family fallout in 2016, the sisters mended their complicated relationship and returned to touring.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Of course, the ultimate Survivor Ponderosa musical act of all time would be Heroes vs. Villains jury band the Dragonz, comprised of Coach, JT, and Courtney — a group so legendary that the band inspired a super exhaustive oral history.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Finneas has formed a new band with singer Ashe, The Favors, with the duo’s debut slated for release this fall.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 June 2025
After taking a break from the band for a couple of years following a family fallout in 2016, the sisters mended their complicated relationship and returned to touring.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Verb
The reality series began on ABC in 2000, with Lou Pearlman, the man behind the boy bands the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, forming the group O-Town on the show.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Of course, the ultimate Survivor Ponderosa musical act of all time would be Heroes vs. Villains jury band the Dragonz, comprised of Coach, JT, and Courtney — a group so legendary that the band inspired a super exhaustive oral history.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for band
Verb
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Phineas and Ferb is officially returning to the Disney Channel after wrapping its fourth season in 2015.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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The decision comes shortly after the two shows wrapped their 2024-25 seasons: Alert aired its last episode on May 27, and The Cleaning Lady finished up on June 3.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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In the first game, the Dodgers and Astros were tied 2-2 going into the bottom of the 10th.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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After Indiana cashed in with a basket on the other side of the court, McConnell stole the inbounds pass and tied the score.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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Evander Kane added to Edmonton’s lead midway through the second period, streaking down the left halfwall and firing a shot that deflected off a sliding defenseman’s skate and past Adin Hill.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Time to roll out your picnic blanket and unfold those lawn chairs: A meteor shower is set to streak across the (very) early morning sky on May 6.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
5 May 2025
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Two people, circling each other, face-to-face, trying to—through that close looking—gauge each other’s interest in limits and limitations, in line-crossing.—
Hanif Abdurraqib
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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Share your favorite joke, show him a funny video on your phone, or introduce him to the latest meme circling the internet.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Hoji added that people should get proper legal advice before signing contracts that bind them to some form of confidentiality.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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King Charles has made a statement after an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff with more than 240 people aboard.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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