BANDING Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

banding

verb

present participle of band

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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as in striping

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

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Recent Examples of banding One common option is banding or rubber band ligation. — 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

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Leaning on her and wrapping her body around her, almost smothering.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
Know More The government’s Child Care and Development Fund was created to help low-income workers afford childcare, so supporters of the new plan say wrapping in stay-at-home parents is only fair.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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Roundabouts now are less likely to have multiple lanes, striping has changed, and entrances to the circles have slightly sharper curves to slow down motorists.

— Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Last month, the city approved a contract for on-call signage and striping contractor services for up to $900,000 in projects, according to City Council documents.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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The video also shows officers bandaging the woman's wound after she was shot in the parking lot.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
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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The formula is also packed with moisture-binding ingredients, including sodium lactate, PCA, and sodium PCA, alongside conditioning polymers that boost shine, softness, and manageability.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
And the newest critical infrastructure rules went from exposure draft to binding law in 11 weeks.

— Keegan Crage, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026