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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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
That call kicked off one of the most improbable events in rock history, a completely unknown singer from the Philippines fronting one of the most popular bands on the planet.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
But the width of those bands also makes a difference in eliminating interference and increasing speeds.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Starting today, fans can order new adult meals tailored to the dueling bands, Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, featured in the movie.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Jarvis said booking bands is a little different now due to the improvements at RiverEdge Park.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
There will also be local bands performing.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
For many, the local bands are a main draw.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
In Miami Beach, bands took the stage at the Latin Quarter nightclub.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 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
The researchers achieved antenna alignment control within 10 micrometers (μm), about one-seventh the thickness of a human hair, ensuring high measurement reliability in sensitive high-frequency bands.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
That call kicked off one of the most improbable events in rock history, a completely unknown singer from the Philippines fronting one of the most popular bands on the planet.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
But the width of those bands also makes a difference in eliminating interference and increasing speeds.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Starting today, fans can order new adult meals tailored to the dueling bands, Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, featured in the movie.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Jarvis said booking bands is a little different now due to the improvements at RiverEdge Park.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
There will also be local bands performing.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
For many, the local bands are a main draw.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
In Miami Beach, bands took the stage at the Latin Quarter nightclub.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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 instantly volumizing tubing formula wraps each lash for va-va-voom length without smudging, melting, or clumping.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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Currently airing in the Tuesday 10 PM slot behind High Potential, the freshman series will slide into High Potential‘s Tuesday 9 PM berth once the Kaitlin Olson drama wraps its second season on April 7.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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That human interest is the common link that ties together public and private space ambitions worldwide.—
Scott Solomon,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Robb Report ties the entity to Gu Fang, the wife of Chinese billionaire Xu Hang, co-founder of medical device manufacturer Mindray Medical, but Southern California News Group could not confirm that connection.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Penn streaks up the court and sinks both free throws after Lee fouls the shooter.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Nov. 2025
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The formula is also waterproof, so those unpredictable winter flurries won’t cause any unsightly streaks down your cheeks.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
12 Nov. 2025
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Editing compounds that issue, and not even a familiar and fun soundtrack can distract from a narrative that endlessly circles the same jokes and conflicts without properly deepening them.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Arceneaux, who owns the spot with his wife, Jennifer, circles the room in a white cowboy hat, shaking hands like a Presidential candidate.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Bands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bands. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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