band (together)

verb

Definition of band (together)next
1
as in to cooperate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end we're banding together to oppose the construction of one of those big-box stores in our town

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2
as in to unite
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members small farmers banded together to oppose the interests of the agricultural giants

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for band (together)
  1. cooperate
  2. unite
  3. collaborate
Verb
  • Paradoxically, status-seeking can also promote equality, when cooperating to gain status diffuses status throughout the community.
    — Christopher von Rueden, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Saudi Arabia does not have formal diplomatic ties with Israel, but the countries have long cooperated on security and intelligence matters through alternative channels.
    — DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of cooperate
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  • The Tkachuk bothers have united in Florida, which could give the league a marketing opportunity that breaks through to more casual sports fans who don’t follow the NHL on a regular basis.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • There is no expectation that Congress will take any action on the issue ahead of November’s midterms, and slim odds that lawmakers will unite behind legislation before the end of the year.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of unite
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  • Food and drink It only made sense for Hotel 28 Myeongdong to collaborate with a restaurant as proudly Korean as its founder.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Roberts collaborated with renowned flute player Katisse Buckingham, who played jazz flute and Tim Loo, who assembled a group of musicians.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
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“Band (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band%20%28together%29. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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