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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
Curbed Editors,
Curbed,
23 June 2026
Participants were also given four elastic resistance bands and an adjustable step platform.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Rooms are fitted with projectors, from which virtual TechoGym classes can be taken in room, and in place of a regular closet, a recovery closet is stocked with resistance bands, a yoga mat, a meditation pillow, exercise ball and foam roller.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
The easygoing hotel centers on the pool, where bands perform some evenings, and people gather around fire pits with margaritas and beers.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Today, the two bands have announced the Bitch Cabal Tour, a co-headlining run snaking its way across the American Midwest and South this fall.
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Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 June 2026
That’s two of the best rock bands in America right now for the price of one, co-headlining one of the finest venues in Music City, plus an opening set from the rising North Carolina band Truth Club.
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Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Among the bands scheduled are Lonestar (June 21), Hoobastank (June 24).
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Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Outside of Sixpence, Cary also performed with bands like Counting Crows and Blue Country.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
19 June 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
Shacks, of which there were nine along the peninsula, would compete to outdo each other, lighting bonfires on the beach, supplying endless kegs, and inviting live bands.
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Curbed Editors,
Curbed,
23 June 2026
Participants were also given four elastic resistance bands and an adjustable step platform.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Rooms are fitted with projectors, from which virtual TechoGym classes can be taken in room, and in place of a regular closet, a recovery closet is stocked with resistance bands, a yoga mat, a meditation pillow, exercise ball and foam roller.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
The easygoing hotel centers on the pool, where bands perform some evenings, and people gather around fire pits with margaritas and beers.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Today, the two bands have announced the Bitch Cabal Tour, a co-headlining run snaking its way across the American Midwest and South this fall.
—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 June 2026
That’s two of the best rock bands in America right now for the price of one, co-headlining one of the finest venues in Music City, plus an opening set from the rising North Carolina band Truth Club.
—
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Among the bands scheduled are Lonestar (June 21), Hoobastank (June 24).
—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Outside of Sixpence, Cary also performed with bands like Counting Crows and Blue Country.
—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Verb
The Sussexes recently praised Australia for enacting a law that bands anyone under 16 from owning a social media account, Boshoff said.
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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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Future updates tested the ability to upload videos or photos to inspire songs, in addition to using partial compositions, a cappella vocals, loops, and other audio uploads to create songs.
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Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.
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Further jewelry augmented the gown, with Jones accessorizing with gold bangles and bracelets and delicate rings.
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The bracelets were an initiative by Bank of America as the official bank of this year’s World Cup.
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Take out those streaks, and this team is 20-27 for the year.
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Once dry, buff the floor with a soft cloth to prevent streaks.
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All other orchestras have announced theirs by now because planning is always about18 months ahead of performances.
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The way Dion conducts imaginary orchestras with her fingers while speaking.
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The result of Saturday night’s match in Arlington will not affect how either of those teams make it in.
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In the meantime, mission teams on the ground are keeping Swift at least 185 miles above Earth, where the boost mission has the best chance of success, NASA said.
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But in thinking about all these different groups, Krieger said a battery storage system may be a type of technology that everyone can get behind.
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Recent data from the American Hospital Association (AHA) reveals that the vast majority of care is now happening in outpatient settings like physician groups, ambulatory practices and same-day surgery centers.
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Lee said the southwest will host major chip production clusters, drawing on abundant, underused power.
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Chloe Bailey Clad in an hourglass Valdrin Sahiti gown, Chloe Bailey continued her blond bob era, pairing the pithy style with stringent liner and lash clusters along her waterline.
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The holdup hinged on his hope to build out a more substantial patio cover for the restaurant’s outdoor seating area, which wraps around two sides.
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The deck wraps around the top of the building, providing panoramic views of the East Crossroads.
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“Bands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bands. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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