BANDED Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈban-dəd

Definition of banded

as in striped

having stripes the red, black, and yellow banded king snake is sometimes mistaken for the venomous coral snake

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verb

past tense of band

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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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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as in streaked

to make stripes on banded the sleeves of the robe with strips of contrasting material

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Recent Examples of banded

Adjective

The male peregrine falcon, a new mate for the female, has been identified by the Midwest Peregrine Society as a banded 4-year-old that fledged from Minneapolis City Hall in 2022. — Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026 The species stands out from other barking geckos because of its banded coloration, researchers said. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025

Verb

Orange County Water District biologists originally called the eagle KD1 and banded her as part of their work to track the eagles born in California’s Prado Basin. — Annie Colbert, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026 Observers were able to identify the younger eagle because it was banded by the Orange County Water District in April 2022 in the Prado Basin, some 70 miles from Big Bear. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for banded

Recent Examples of Synonyms for banded

Adjective

The blazer, light-wash jeans, striped shirt, and classic black loafers create the perfect smart-casual look for work or off-duty pursuits.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026
The striped patterns and trendy, bold colorways are what make this piece stand out from the rest.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of striped

Verb

There are anchovies and peppers tucked between the sardines and toast; juicy dates and barely-there onions wrapped inside two types of tuna, dark maroon meat with slices of pink belly on top.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Four flies kept landing on the orange juice machine and wrapped single-service items.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrapped

Verb

Europe bets on unseasonable warmth Peter Taylor, head of commodity desk strategy at Macquarie, said Europe is essentially betting on a warm winter, a stance tied to the El Niño climate event.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Organizers tied the showcase to the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan, and said it is meant to deepen links between the two cities.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of tied

Verb

Milwaukee players bounded out of the dugout to greet Pratt, who debuted in June and became the first rookie to hit an extra-inning homer in the World Series.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
The ball bounded high over Bauers and onto the grass in short right field.

— Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026