1
as in tieing
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport
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2
as in bandaging
to cover with a bandage
bind the wound to stop the bleeding
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3
as in tying
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord
bind the asparagus spears carefully before packing the bunches
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Recent Examples of binding
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2025
On occasion an ethical will is part of the regular will and might even be integrated to the point that there isn’t a clear separation between the legally binding sections and the ethical will portions.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
This facility supplies waistbands, pre-cut pockets, bindings and other products to the USMCA region.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 7 May 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
Read the fine print A loan agreement is a binding contract.
—Quinlan Grim, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The rules for a binding referendum are a bit more complex.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2025
On occasion an ethical will is part of the regular will and might even be integrated to the point that there isn’t a clear separation between the legally binding sections and the ethical will portions.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
In perfect binding, pages are glued together along the spine.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
This facility supplies waistbands, pre-cut pockets, bindings and other products to the USMCA region.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 7 May 2025
Verb
Researchers revealed that the molecular docking analysis results provided important insights into the binding affinities of PHA synthase enzyme-substrate complexes across different genera.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
Read the fine print A loan agreement is a binding contract.
—Quinlan Grim, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding
Adjective
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While the prenup is valid anywhere, another insider confirmed to Page Six that the divorce can only happen in Florida, which is Bezos and Sanchez’s state of primary residence.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 June 2025
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The Trump Accounts And Latinos To qualify, a child must be a U.S. citizen and have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or a lawful resident with a valid Social Security number who pays taxes.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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That the use of the tapes and threat of exposure of those tapes to get the women to comply with what Diddy wanted to do is an element of coercion in and of itself.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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Yellow crime scene tape blocked much of Triplefin Way and sectioned off the home where the shooting occurred.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Lamar Jackson led a furious final push down the field, capped with Isaiah Likely’s spectacular would-be game-tying touchdown snag.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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With a second-quarter 3-pointer, Herro extended his career best streak of games with at least one 3-pointer to 69, tying Duncan Robinson’s franchise record, a record set in 2021.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That same month, Adams withdrew his candidacy for the Democratic primary, saying the legal battle had prevented him from effectively campaigning.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 June 2025
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While the legal battle is ongoing, the judge's ruling is an early win for the states and a setback for the Trump administration.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
25 June 2025
Noun
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More than a decade ago, in 2014, Polar released the Loop, among the first step-counting wearable bands that could also link to a heart rate strap.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Adventure intel: Trek through labyrinthine ice tunnels, strap on crampons, and use an ice pick to climb a sheer cliff face, or abseil down a 100-meter cliff surrounded by an incandescent blue amphitheater of ice.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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By constantly rethinking how the world functions and how best to protect the natural environment, Lombard Odier IM has positioned itself as a guide for achieving long-term, sustainable growth.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Within that world, the film will follow other characters, including a younger player struggling to juggle soccer and her day job, and Shirley’s rival, the daughter of a famous player trying her best to reconcile her feelings for a teammate.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Most notably, Oscar winner Mikey Madison wore a blue bandage dress in a pivotal scene in 2025 Best Picture-winner Anora.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Your favorite bandage dresses are contoured to perfection and ready for the dance floor.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
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There’s the conveyor belt of currents taking plastic from a beach in Florida, into the north Atlantic high up into the Arctic.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
16 June 2025
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When light-dependent species are forced upward into a smaller belt near surface waters, the competition for resources and food intensifies and animals are exposed to an elevated risk of predation.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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