BANDS Synonyms: 247 Similar and Opposite Words

bands 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of band

as in loops

a circular strip a band of cloth tied around his wrist

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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 streaks

a line or long narrow section differing in color from the background skunks have a band of white down their backs

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bands

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noun (2)

plural of band

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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bands

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verb

present tense third-person singular of band

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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as in stripes

to make stripes on banded the sleeves of the robe with strips of contrasting material

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Recent Examples of bands

Noun

Dennis and Rosa encounter all sorts of people, from feuding Take That tribute bands to Irish bachelorettes, comedians and bingo enthusiasts. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 Isaias’ bands could drench Florida’s Panhandle and Big Bend with as much as 15 inches of rain, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 Pig roasts, oyster festivals, outdoor concerts with popular local ’90s bands, and a brand-new flea market are also on our agenda. — Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 The bands announced the 45-date tour Thursday, with a stop scheduled May 7 at Golden 1 Center. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 The latter disciples included tribute bands named after Gallagher songs like Continental Op, Crest of a Wave, Edged In Blue, Moonchild, and the Mississippi Sheiks. — Ed Christman, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026 Most of these multiyear agreements lock in selling-price bands, with floor and ceiling prices, while some agreements rely on periodic price negotiations based on market pricing. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 The high bands describe stronger observed listings, not a default forecast. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 In just three years, Haywire has played more shows than most bands ever will, including tons of DIY gigs and a tour with the Dropkick Murphys earlier this year. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

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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

Noun

Agile took that instinct and turned it into a discipline, with shorter cycles, tighter feedback loops and quicker releases.

— Tim Lee, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Ovener 2-pack Silicone Luggage Tags $8 at Amazon Outfitted with steel cable loops, a waterproof PVC identification tag, and a flexible silicone body, these Ovener luggage tags were built for the long haul.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2026

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The jewelry brand, which specializes in demi-fine gold and bejeweled happy face charm bracelets, has seen triple-digit growth this season, according to Sophie Capel-Creasey, a jewelry buyer for Selfridges.

— Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Students at Independence Elementary School in Clarkston, Michigan, are spending their recesses and free time making bracelets, stickers and other items for a cause that is deeply personal to their school community.

— Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

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Instead, after the New York Giants returned an interception in the final seconds to seal a 36-24 victory, one of the league’s most ignominious streaks grew.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026
The intersection was littered with burning car parts, streaks of blood stained the asphalt, and black smoke filled the sky.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of streaks

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From zero orchestras to three Harmonium is the third professional orchestra to form in the city since the San Antonio Symphony folded in 2022 following years of financial woes.

— Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2026
When playwright Marco Ramirez was growing up in Hialeah, music from Cuba’s great orchestras could be heard through his grandfather’s small Sony boombox on cassette tapes at family gatherings, from Nochebuena celebrations to weddings.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of orchestras

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While no postponements or cancellations have been announced, security teams are undoubtedly assessing what level of risk is tolerable for the titans of the global economy.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The mediator does an intense workout taking the offers and counteroffers between the parties, up and down an elegant staircase that separates the teams.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of teams

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Nine of the 10 largest individual and family donors in CNBC’s overall top 20 groups are Republican-aligned, accounting for 86 cents of every dollar contributed by the top 10, according to CNBC’s analysis of FEC records.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Though professional society guidelines recommended against performing this biopsy on women 70 or older with early-stage cancer, other groups had reported that it was still being done.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of groups

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Using data from powerful telescopes, the show will send you zooming through space with images of star clusters, black holes and much more.

— Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Instead, several particles stick together and form larger clusters before sulfuric acid condenses around them.

— Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of clusters

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Extending the golf course to the water’s edge probably would have to be coordinated with the reconstruction of the long-deteriorating sea wall that wraps around the peninsula.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
The shoes feature a wide slingback strap that wraps around the back of the foot, while a dainty bow is perched right at the vamp.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026