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
Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
In terms of behavior, Buntin said these dinosaurs most resemble that of banded plovers, which are small shorebirds.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 July 2025
Lauren Fischer, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Plyometric Making a banded row plyometric is challenging (especially when it’s attached to the doorframe of someone else’s home).
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
In 2016, 20 southern banded water snakes were pulled from the area.
—Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
In terms of behavior, Buntin said these dinosaurs most resemble that of banded plovers, which are small shorebirds.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 July 2025
Verb
The jacket has two deep front pockets that shoppers say can fit a pair of gloves and is banded on either side of the waist and around the back, offering a custom fit.
—Lauren Fischer, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Plyometric Making a banded row plyometric is challenging (especially when it’s attached to the doorframe of someone else’s home).
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banded
Adjective
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The 24-year-old chose a kimono-style navy mini dress, cinched with a striped tie and paired with dainty red bow heels—all from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, naturally.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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Shenhe Colorful Cardigan If your fall wardrobe leans neutral, this colorful striped cardigan is the easiest way to add playfulness without sacrificing comfort.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In total, Movistar Plus+ International, the international sales arm of Movistar Plus+, the biggest Spanish pay TV/SVOD operator, has unveiled 35 licensing pacts, some wrapped in co-production arrangements.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The terrorists lead me out of the vehicle, still wrapped in the blanket.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Christie finished the game with 12 points, two rebounds and three assists and was the team’s second leading scorer and tied for the lead in Plus/Minus.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rozeboom, the former Ram who tied his season high with nine tackles, benefited from a switch in responsibilities among the linebackers.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Within moments, the rangy 29-year-old actor Harris Dickinson bounds down an exterior staircase and shakes my hand.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Then, as if that were not enough excitement for any hunter at one time, a big mule-deer buck broke out of the thicket and bounded away to my left, straight for Sally.—
Robert Merchant,
Outdoor Life,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Banded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banded. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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