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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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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)
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In a new cast interview with Fandango, Robbie, 35, reflected on collaborating with her fellow Australian star.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026 -
Nahmias had previously partnered with Chalamet, collaborating on a hoodie to mark the release of A Complete Unknown in late 2024.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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In addition to cooperating with investigators into Kerik's case, Larry also aided in criminal investigations into DiTommaso, testifying against the contractor in a 2012 perjury trial.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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The owner stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Peamer and Bracchi started providing each other with comfort, companionship, and healing moments after uniting.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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After a devastating fire reduced a Scottish church to rubble, an unexpected discovery was made beneath the ruins — uniting a grieving congregation.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Banding (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banding%20%28together%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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