1
as in wrapped
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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2
as in tied
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 banded
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Keeping your shoulders forward, open your top knee to the ceiling against the banded resistance, making sure that your torso doesn't rotate open.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 18 Aug. 2025
Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
Since that campaign, California conservationists and scientists banded with the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation to push for its permanent protection.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The species stands out from other barking geckos because of its banded coloration, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Keeping your shoulders forward, open your top knee to the ceiling against the banded resistance, making sure that your torso doesn't rotate open.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Slipper-thin loafers and bare feet kept things light, and even his signature banded-collar Il Conte jacket was made ever so slightly oversize, creating a more relaxed appearance.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
Since that campaign, California conservationists and scientists banded with the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation to push for its permanent protection.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banded
Adjective
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The silk weave and striped pattern are sophisticated in a bohemian kind of way.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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So are oily fish — like anchovies, herring, salmon, sardines and striped bass — some nuts and seeds, and soybeans and tofu.—
Barbara Mantel,
NBC news,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On the sweet side — wrapped bundt cakes, tins filled with dainty cookies as well as brownies, tarts, pies and beverages.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Grande recently wrapped filming the new installment of the Meet the Parents film franchise, Focker In-Law.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Lakers tied the Detroit Pistons for the second-most wins in the NBA (eight) behind only the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder (10-1), but that wasn’t the only good news the team got on Monday.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Awards tied to market cap gains are paired with operational achievements.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Viewers were able to see the hilarious shot of Jinky in the bath quickly cut to a very telling scene of the same dog bounding into a marshland or small lake, tail wagging, body splashing through mud and water in total ecstasy.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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District 2 is bounded by Five Mile Road to the west, Franklin Road to the south, and the Interstate-184 Connector to the east.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Banded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banded. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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