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
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
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
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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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The striped croissant has stripes of raspberry baked in parts of the dough and a raspberry fruit filling inside.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 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 Falcons looked to have tied the game up in the fourth quarter with less than five minutes to go on Drake London’s third touchdown catch of the game but Parker Romo missed the extra point.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Still, Colbert didn’t shy from validating those who tied the cancellation to political pressure.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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It is bounded by Seventh Street to the east, Fourth Street to the west, Jefferson Street to the north, and the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to the south.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Age of Imprisonment both controls and performs leaps and bounds better than its predecessors.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Banded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banded. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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