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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
Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
Fritz pointed out that means bands can insist on more money, which leads to higher ticket prices.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
One of the most popular touring bands of the past quarter-century, Dave Matthews Band, will return to The Meadows on July 25.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Islamists battled for their own theocratic nation, and bands of Christian cultists—whom locals, naming them according to their most notorious act, called chop-chop—severed the heads of those deemed unholy in villages and towns across Mindanao.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Protecting the relative intimacy of the festival has been a challenge Carlile has taken on, keeping a substantial focus on affinity groups and seminars during the day, while growing the event for an audience that may just come for the bands.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Following their respective appearances at Green River Festival in Massachusetts, both bands will play eight shows together, beginning on June 21 in New Haven, Connecticut.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
While the heaviest bands of snow will start moving offshore today, the system will bring bitter cold temperatures over the next couple of days across much of the eastern two-thirds of the country.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
Dunbar and Shakespeare, who also were prolific producers, continued working together for decades, performing rhythm work for many bands and solo artists as well as releasing their own music.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
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
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Viewers get a glimpse into college life in the South, the history of Black marching bands, and Black fraternities and sororities.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
Fritz pointed out that means bands can insist on more money, which leads to higher ticket prices.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
One of the most popular touring bands of the past quarter-century, Dave Matthews Band, will return to The Meadows on July 25.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Islamists battled for their own theocratic nation, and bands of Christian cultists—whom locals, naming them according to their most notorious act, called chop-chop—severed the heads of those deemed unholy in villages and towns across Mindanao.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Protecting the relative intimacy of the festival has been a challenge Carlile has taken on, keeping a substantial focus on affinity groups and seminars during the day, while growing the event for an audience that may just come for the bands.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Following their respective appearances at Green River Festival in Massachusetts, both bands will play eight shows together, beginning on June 21 in New Haven, Connecticut.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
While the heaviest bands of snow will start moving offshore today, the system will bring bitter cold temperatures over the next couple of days across much of the eastern two-thirds of the country.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
Dunbar and Shakespeare, who also were prolific producers, continued working together for decades, performing rhythm work for many bands and solo artists as well as releasing their own music.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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Ties back to the opening scene of S1EP1 and wraps everything up nicely.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Lowell plunders an emerald out of a wrecked ship, starts a fistfight with a local ruler, nearly dies when a boa constrictor wraps itself around her neck, and is wounded by an alligator.—
Michael Waters,
New Yorker,
3 Jan. 2026
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House Bill 1002 also ties utility profits to performance metrics, including affordability and service restoration.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Stapleton has won three times in the past, which currently ties him with Kacey Musgraves, Josh Kear and Lori McKenna.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 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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Pisces February 19 – March 20 Soft encouragement circles your friendships and hopes.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
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For all the talk that circles the retail industry about AI’s promise, the fact is that Americans still fear job loss and replacement because of AI.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Bands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bands. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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