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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Two skinny straps crossed the toes, while another ran diagonally over the instep and met a narrow strap just below the ankle before wrapping around the heel.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
This involves folding gauze multiple times, placing it directly over the specific point of bleeding, and wrapping it tightly.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

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One of the two men accused of zip-tying and holding hostage two national forest employees last week had a violent criminal charge dismissed because of overcrowding in the state’s mental health facilities, a Washington prosecutor said.

— Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 21 July 2026
Just a fraction of an inch can separate a player from hitting a flyball to left field and, say, tying a franchise record for career home runs.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

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Despite the many hazards, backyard cookouts have survived–and thankfully techniques evolved into a greener, cleaner, high-tech art and science without striping away the basic principles of cooking under the stars with fire.

— Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
As the mid-2010s continued, Barcelona increasingly pulled from Catalan’s flag and motifs, weaving yellow and orange accents into collars, trim, sleeve details, and striping.

— Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Definition of striping

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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
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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One customer recently announced plans to purchase 500 trucks powered by Aurora’s self-driving system, although the company cautioned that some customer intentions may not yet represent binding orders.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
The committee’s recommendation is not a binding decision, and the addition of BP-157, KPV, and any other peptides to the list will still have to go through a lengthy public rulemaking process.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 23 July 2026