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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
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Back in 2014, the band won a $1.7 million verdict against the Monster Energy drink company for using several of the group’s songs in a promotional video.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
So far, East Himalayan banded wolf snakes have only been found in three sites of northern Myanmar and Tibet, an autonomous region controlled by China, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The band posted a tribute to Williams on their Instagram page.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Back in 2014, the band won a $1.7 million verdict against the Monster Energy drink company for using several of the group’s songs in a promotional video.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Verb
Since starting in 2021, 40 volunteers have documented 82 species of birds, banding 7,125.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
So far, East Himalayan banded wolf snakes have only been found in three sites of northern Myanmar and Tibet, an autonomous region controlled by China, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for band
Verb
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In the third image, Spears admires her new ring, while Maslow wraps his arms around her.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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The palate features red berry notes of strawberry and black cherry, black pepper, chili peppers, and wood spices, wrapped around an earthy and smoky core.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Without any restructures, that’s roughly 35 percent of the team’s salary cap tied to two players in the passing game.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Also the most recent winner of the Coca-Cola 600 in Concord, Bell has won three points races — tying him with Kyle Larson for the most victories this season.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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An enormous lapis-lazuli glacier was streaked with columns of newsprint.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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The flypast came to a rousing close as the iconic RAF Red Arrows streaked across the sky, trailing plumes of red, white and blue smoke as cheers erupted from the crowd below.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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Soon, more of these sneaky clickers are circling, so Ellie makes Dina go and hide.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 May 2025
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But their season was already circling the drain in that moment.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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This limited time deal is bound to go quickly, especially because that amazing sale price includes three bedding pieces—not just the quilt itself.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
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It must be asked not as condemnation, but as a doorway to deeper understanding—of her, of ourselves, and of the social and emotional architecture that keeps so many of us bound in silence, shame, and survival.—
Shayla Brown,
Essence,
19 May 2025
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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