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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
Fab 5 Freddy, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
During Nine Inch Nails’ concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma over the weekend, Trent Reznor made a seemingly stray comment about how the band might not be touring for much longer.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 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
The two bands were playing in Paris, two days apart, and they were all headed to a party thrown by Jean-François Bizot, the publisher of Actuel magazine—to me, the coolest magazine in the world.
—Fab 5 Freddy, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
During Nine Inch Nails’ concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma over the weekend, Trent Reznor made a seemingly stray comment about how the band might not be touring for much longer.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 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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Early in the third period, depth forward Bastian found the game-tying goal, dodging Saros.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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So far, Iran’s proxies have not carried out retaliatory attacks tied to the strikes against Iran, though that could change.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Blood was streaked across the man’s pale face, and a section of his right temple was missing.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Philadelphia looks to keep its three-game win streak intact when the 76ers take on Boston.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Smartphone makers have over the years gradually infused software with more AI tools—like the ability to search for something just by circling it on screen or erasing unwanted objects from photos.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Padres’ Jase Bowen circled the bases.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 2026.
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