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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
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Louis Tomlinson knows more than anyone just how fast the night changes, from being part of the biggest boy band in the world to watching the members of BTS take that label for themselves in recent years.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
Jerome Lorenz, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
After calls for a reunion tour following last year’s standout performances at Coachella, No Doubt is banding back together for a residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, with six shows slated for 2026.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, the co-founding guitarist of the English rock band Black Midi, has died.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Louis Tomlinson knows more than anyone just how fast the night changes, from being part of the biggest boy band in the world to watching the members of BTS take that label for themselves in recent years.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
But my opinion began to change in 2002, when a flamingo that was banded as a chick at Rio Lagartos was photographed in Florida Bay.
—Jerome Lorenz, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
After calls for a reunion tour following last year’s standout performances at Coachella, No Doubt is banding back together for a residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, with six shows slated for 2026.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
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On TikTok, there’s even tutorials on how to wrap it into a halterneck tank top—the stretchy material allows for it.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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It’s wrapped in coral velvet — a soft and highly absorbent fabric that dries fast, according to shoppers.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Demin hit a 3-pointer with six seconds to go to tie it, and Banchero missed a 30-footer at the buzzer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Schnapp also spoke to PEOPLE about the series ending, insisting that all loose ends had been tied — even his character’s longstanding crush on his best friend Mike (Wolfhard).—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Little kids would go streaking.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Mark Stone had two assists, but his goals streak ended at team record-tying seven games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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SpaceX just launched the first-ever human spaceflight to circle Earth over its poles.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Cassidy pointed to a December game in Columbus when defenseman Brayden McNabb slid down from the point as Marner circled up to the top.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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When Lawrence wears it, it's bound to be a trend—sheer and floral resurgence, incoming.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Supreme Court in July agreed to hear the separate appeals from the states and is expected to issue final, binding rulings on the merits by late June.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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