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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
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
Every Second Saturday between May and September, the team hosts a concert series with local bands to help fundraise for the bike kitchen.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
But for those of us who live for lightsabers, Death Stars and cantina bands, every day is Star Wars Day.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 May 2026
And bands are intimate and intense.
—Katie Gavin, Time, 8 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
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
Every Second Saturday between May and September, the team hosts a concert series with local bands to help fundraise for the bike kitchen.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
But for those of us who live for lightsabers, Death Stars and cantina bands, every day is Star Wars Day.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 May 2026
And bands are intimate and intense.
—Katie Gavin, Time, 8 May 2026
Verb
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 Forestry House wraps around a living tree near Travelers Rest, South Carolina.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Floor-to-ceiling glass wraps the home, while eight private balconies offer unobstructed views of the Nashville skyline.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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That ties the 1992-93 Heat roster for the most on any opening night roster in franchise history.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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This directly ties to one of my top priorities, which is transparency.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 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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That process moves forward, then circles back, then moves again.—
Felysha Walker
May 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Enjoy a coffee break at The Lookout at Lake Poway before the group circles back.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Bands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bands. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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