1
as in wrapping
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 tying
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 banding
One common option is banding or rubber band ligation.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Scientists now monitor the species' population through citizen science projects like the Christmas Bird Count and by banding the chicks.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Northern counties can expect 4–6 inches, with banding producing occasional higher totals.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 23 Jan. 2026
Staffers are banding and taking samples from common raptor species throughout the county, according to a district social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
After calls for a reunion tour following last year’s standout performances at Coachella, No Doubt is banding back together for a residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, with six shows slated for 2026.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Either technology can show an assortment of issues like banding and dithering patterns in fills, which vary from printer to printer and can even vary from one quality setting to another with the same printer.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Women in hip hop is tough, so banding the Baddies cast together strengthens their resolve.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Scientists now monitor the species' population through citizen science projects like the Christmas Bird Count and by banding the chicks.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Northern counties can expect 4–6 inches, with banding producing occasional higher totals.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 23 Jan. 2026
Staffers are banding and taking samples from common raptor species throughout the county, according to a district social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
After calls for a reunion tour following last year’s standout performances at Coachella, No Doubt is banding back together for a residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, with six shows slated for 2026.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Either technology can show an assortment of issues like banding and dithering patterns in fills, which vary from printer to printer and can even vary from one quality setting to another with the same printer.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Women in hip hop is tough, so banding the Baddies cast together strengthens their resolve.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banding
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The sky is threatening rain on an early Wednesday evening, but that hasn’t stopped a line of people from wrapping around a tall brick building in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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The suit also featured a sleek black strap running down her torso, with the top wrapping around her bodice.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
13 May 2026
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Those two players brought the number of Powerball winners in 2026 up to seven, tying the number of winners in 2025.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Jeff McNeil hit a tying homer in the ninth inning and Tyler Soderstrom had an RBI single in the 10th to rally the Athletics past the Angels 6-5 on Wednesday night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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The fieldhouse will include 10 basketball courts, 14 volleyball courts, court striping for 20 pickleball courts, a concession area and a 250-person meeting room.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Traffic mitigation measures included planting tall trees and striping the road entrances red to preserve drivers’ line of sight.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In theory, these shocks are supposed to fade, and the greater good is served by merely bandaging the complaints of lower-income groups until the headline metrics herald an apparent return to normalcy.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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After bandaging the bleeding leg Saturday, Bichette woke up sore Sunday, Schneider said.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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While Iran has signed but not ratified the convention, it is considered by the legal community as binding under customary international law.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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The May 20 resolution is not legally binding in itself.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Banding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banding. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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