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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
Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
These exercises can be performed using free weights, resistance bands, bodyweight movements or even household items, such as soup cans.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
That’s a situation that, looking back through rock history, other bands and artists have faced.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Historically, not many singer-songwriters or bands have taken the latter option.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
From out of nowhere, bands of light form an illuminated rectangle around the car, light emanating from some unknown source suspended in the air.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Meyers continued to perform up until his death, sitting in with bands like the Mavericks and Los TexManiacs, and sailing with the Outlaw Country Cruise.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Of the 300 total students named to the bands and orchestras, nearly a dozen of them hail from La Jolla’s public schools.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
What bands are playing SXSW 2026?
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 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
Watch as floats, marching bands, pipe and drum corps, Irish dancers, street performers and classic cars make their way down Las Olas Boulevard.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
These exercises can be performed using free weights, resistance bands, bodyweight movements or even household items, such as soup cans.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
That’s a situation that, looking back through rock history, other bands and artists have faced.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Historically, not many singer-songwriters or bands have taken the latter option.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
From out of nowhere, bands of light form an illuminated rectangle around the car, light emanating from some unknown source suspended in the air.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Meyers continued to perform up until his death, sitting in with bands like the Mavericks and Los TexManiacs, and sailing with the Outlaw Country Cruise.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Of the 300 total students named to the bands and orchestras, nearly a dozen of them hail from La Jolla’s public schools.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
What bands are playing SXSW 2026?
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 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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In another scene, Pidgeon wraps herself in a robe while smoking a cigarette in the hotel’s bathtub.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sheeran, meanwhile, wraps his Australian Loop Tour tonight at the Adelaide Oval.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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What ties all five of these spots together is that each one offers something beyond the expected.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Xavier’s arc this season also ties into Maddie’s relationship with her mom.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
4 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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Charles then circles around the cruiser and onto a sidewalk, which puts a barrier of snow between him and Jones, who can be seen standing in the street.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
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As the camera circles the car, two other portions of Kennedy’s speech play in the background.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Bands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bands. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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