banding (together)

verb

present participle of band (together)
1
as in collaborating
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end we're banding together to oppose the construction of one of those big-box stores in our town

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2
as in cooperating
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members small farmers banded together to oppose the interests of the agricultural giants

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banding (together)
  1. collaborating
  2. cooperating
  3. uniting
Verb
  • There’s a reason Stallones is equally comfortable collaborating with the Congos and Laraaji.
    — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Following his perfumey instrumentals, the songwriter began collaborating with journeyman Norwegian vocalist Jørn Lande, bassist Becky Baldwin and drummer Karl Brazil, who has worked with pop icons Robbie Williams and James Blunt.
    — Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of collaborating
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  • The driver of the vehicle, a 70-year-old East Haven man, remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) is cooperating on the effort.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of cooperating
Verb
  • As iconic Austin trumpeter Ephraim Owens and composer Sam Lipman undertake an ambitious collaboration uniting Ephraim’s jazz style with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, a health challenge requires them to confront new realities and limits.
    — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Also uniting the two colorways is a pastel theme, as each is defined primarily by a tonal peach or lilac treatment.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of uniting
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“Banding (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banding%20%28together%29. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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