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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
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2025
Forecasters say intense snow bands could make travel conditions near impossible in the region, including in the Chicago and Detroit metro areas.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The banded sea krait, also known as the yellow-lipped sea krait, lives in shallow, coral habitats in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, according to Oceana.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The band last toured Australia in 2013, headlining Soundwave Festival.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2025
Forecasters say intense snow bands could make travel conditions near impossible in the region, including in the Chicago and Detroit metro areas.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
The banded sea krait, also known as the yellow-lipped sea krait, lives in shallow, coral habitats in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, according to Oceana.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
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Every day, Hsieh was photographed by his friend, and the photos, which are wrapped around the gallery, show his facial expression fixed from week to week, month to month—relaxed and blank.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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The trousers included a belt wrapped around the hips, with knee tucks and vertical front darts to complete the design.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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Poulin ran her points streak to a career-high five games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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But meteors can streak from any direction at any time between midnight and dawn.—
Dean Regas,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Dec. 2025
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The agent who had circled around the passenger side can be seen on the driver's side, returning his gun to his holster.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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So instead, to keep costs down and power up, the Starcloud satellite flies what is known as a dawn-dusk sun-synchronous orbit, circling the planet at a near vertical 83° angle that carries it over the poles and keeps it almost constantly exposed to the sun.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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Whether your child is 4 or 14, they’re bound to enjoy building their own creations from this Lego Brick Box that’s on sale for $18.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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So, pack your hiking boots, your binoculars, and maybe a little extra phone storage for the photos you’re bound to take.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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