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as in bracelets
something that physically prevents free movement
numerous bands of plastic held the toy securely in the box
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as in orchestras
a usually large group of musicians playing together
that band is looking for a new singer
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as in teams
a group of people working together on a task
a band of volunteer searchers found the lost child
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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a band of explorers
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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
a band of songbirds
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as in wraps
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 ties
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 bands
Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
In the 1980s, an unprecedented number of Scottish bands became internationally popular, including Orange Juice, Big Country, The Blue Nile, and The Jesus and Mary Chain, who like the Cocteaus would go far with the combination of electric guitars, drum machines, and a ton of reverb.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 May 2026
There were additional performances by Brad Paisley, Cameron Whitcomb, Clay Aiken, En Vogue, Jason Mraz, Lee Ann Womack, Nelly, Shinedown, and Tori Kelly, as well as bands Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Smythe played in several rock bands in New Zealand and has a masters in screen composition from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 11 May 2026
In the late ’60s, bands started taking over, even though there were still vocal groups.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 May 2026
While the San Francisco 49ers rookies practiced Friday, Williams was busy on the far north side of the field, doing side-to-side movements and working with resistance bands for 35 minutes before retiring to the team’s weight room.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The airy silhouette widened softly at the sides before ending above the knee with lace-like bands near the lower edge.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Ellie dressed in a silver mini-dress with arm bands.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 May 2026
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
In recent days, Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino, and bands Beach Bunny and Wednesday, also have left the agency, Deadline reported.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Signatories included Pedro Pascal, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Daniel Radcliffe, Jamie Lee Curtis and Margaret Cho, along with Bay Area bands Shannon and the Clams and Hunx and His Punx.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Jan. 2026
One thing that bands from the Northeast shared with bands from the Northwest was an appreciation for a good sweater.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2025
Similarly to Dillon, the town of Vail boasts a state-of-the-art amphitheater that bands forgo radius clauses to perform at.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
Center lids on jars and screw bands fingertip tight (just until resistance is met).
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
In the 1980s, an unprecedented number of Scottish bands became internationally popular, including Orange Juice, Big Country, The Blue Nile, and The Jesus and Mary Chain, who like the Cocteaus would go far with the combination of electric guitars, drum machines, and a ton of reverb.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 May 2026
There were additional performances by Brad Paisley, Cameron Whitcomb, Clay Aiken, En Vogue, Jason Mraz, Lee Ann Womack, Nelly, Shinedown, and Tori Kelly, as well as bands Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Smythe played in several rock bands in New Zealand and has a masters in screen composition from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 11 May 2026
In the late ’60s, bands started taking over, even though there were still vocal groups.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 May 2026
While the San Francisco 49ers rookies practiced Friday, Williams was busy on the far north side of the field, doing side-to-side movements and working with resistance bands for 35 minutes before retiring to the team’s weight room.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The airy silhouette widened softly at the sides before ending above the knee with lace-like bands near the lower edge.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Ellie dressed in a silver mini-dress with arm bands.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 May 2026
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The Sussexes recently praised Australia for enacting a law that bands anyone under 16 from owning a social media account, Boshoff said.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
In recent days, Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino, and bands Beach Bunny and Wednesday, also have left the agency, Deadline reported.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Signatories included Pedro Pascal, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Daniel Radcliffe, Jamie Lee Curtis and Margaret Cho, along with Bay Area bands Shannon and the Clams and Hunx and His Punx.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Jan. 2026
One thing that bands from the Northeast shared with bands from the Northwest was an appreciation for a good sweater.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2025
Similarly to Dillon, the town of Vail boasts a state-of-the-art amphitheater that bands forgo radius clauses to perform at.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bands
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The crease-free ties are customizable for every hair type and style -- four loops for thick hair, two loops for regular ponytails or messy buns, and baby loops for braids or fine hair.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Interior elastic loops and a mesh slip pocket keep bottles and smaller accessories secure, while the spacious 2-liter interior holds everything neatly in one place.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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This Bagsmart travel jewelry organizer has separate, dedicated pockets and compartments for your rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, and folds up into a compact pouch for easy packing.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The bracelets used by Wellstar and Piedmont Augusta have a QR (Quick Response) code that can be scanned with a smartphone or other digital device, giving medical staff access to a patient’s medical records.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Sennecke’s big postseason continues With a goal in his fourth consecutive game, Sennecke joined Auston Matthews, Nicklas Backstrom and Logan Couture as rookies with four-game goal streaks in the playoffs over the last 25 years.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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They are tied with the longest active hitting streaks on the team.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The ability for locals and tourists alike to walk out their doors and choose from world-class operas, orchestras, ballets, plays and concerts is a gift — one our organizations do not take for granted.—
Lori Dimun,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Blind auditions are a standard for orchestras, where the musicians perform behind a screen or closed doors so that race, gender and size are not a factor.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Conversely, both teams are a combined 4-8 at home — the Sabres 2-4 in their barn, and the Canadiens now also 2-4 at the Bell Centre in these playoffs.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The trade for Pittman and the drafting of Bernard could provide Rodgers with more big-play options after teams loaded up to stop DK Metcalf last year.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Many are surfers and on WhatsApp groups that have the latest intel on which beach has the best waves that day, so do ask them for advice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Fuel and fertilizer needed for the rice crop are just the latest necessities to become unaffordable in Rakhine state, which has been devastated by intense fighting between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army (AA), one of the many rebel groups in the country.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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This fast-growing shrub got its name from the shape of its colorful flowers, which grow as dense spikes or round clusters in red, pink, yellow, or white that attract hummingbirds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Spread to Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, and Uganda plus clusters of unexplained deaths suggest a far larger outbreak than reported and raise fresh alarms over funding, supplies and regional preparedness.—
Chinedu Asadu,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Jena Sims wraps herself in a bow as Brooks Koepka attempts to stay in contention at the PGA Championship.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Engineers at Penn State have created a soft electronic implant that wraps around a major artery and lowers blood pressure using gentle electrical stimulation, offering a possible alternative for patients who fail to respond to medication.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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“Bands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bands. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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