1
as in tying
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 threading
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
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2026
If that fails to suffice, the parties would then agree to one day of non-binding mediation.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
This entire book is streamlined, from the linen cover and embossed title to the even page count and lie-flat binding.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
In Pahani’s 2006 award-winning comedy Offside, about the cruel cultural chains binding Iranian women, a group of young women attempt to gain entry to a stadium to watch a World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Japan.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
At the same time, Wilson submitted a non-binding proposal calling for the board to immediately declassify so that all directors are elected annually by shareholders.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2026
If that fails to suffice, the parties would then agree to one day of non-binding mediation.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
Union Atlas Snowboard Bindings The Union Atlas is built for riders who want one binding that can do it all.
—Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
This entire book is streamlined, from the linen cover and embossed title to the even page count and lie-flat binding.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Most countries have maintained a moratorium on nuclear testing since the late 1990s, shortly after the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) was adopted by the UN in 1996, aiming to create a permanent, legally binding global ban on all nuclear test explosions.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
In Pahani’s 2006 award-winning comedy Offside, about the cruel cultural chains binding Iranian women, a group of young women attempt to gain entry to a stadium to watch a World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Japan.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding
Adjective
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However, Navajo officials have raised concerns that federal agents haven’t consistently recognized these documents as valid and could still detain tribal members.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Munoz-Guatemala was also convicted of driving without a valid license and was charged multiple times for driving illegally.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The tour began in Cincinnati, and this time tape was rolling straight from the soundboard.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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According to De La Isla, Rusty later sent him the cassette tapes that Woroniecki had previously sent to Andrea Yates.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Look, Penn State fans need something positive here to remember, so let’s turn to a White Out in 2013 when Robinson soared far above Channing Stribling, seemingly suspended in midair, to haul in a miracle heave from Christian Hackenberg that set up a tying touchdown en route to a four-overtime win.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Acuff then missed a potential game-tying three-pointer with seven seconds left, though the Razorbacks came up with another offensive rebound that survived a challenge by Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After bandaging the bleeding leg Saturday, Bichette woke up sore Sunday, Schneider said.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This type of political spending is legal under California law.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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No legal responsibility was ever assigned to Woroniecki in connection with the Yates children's deaths.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The main selling point here is the slingback strap that can be worn tucked up on the vamp or adjusted down to secure your heel in place.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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This single-strap leather tote is a tad more practical for everyday use but still fits into the slouchy, hobo trends that are carrying over into 2026.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This left the country without a regular budget for next year and is hampering plans for long-overdue structural reforms and decisions on use of EU support funds.—
Veselin Toshkov,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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Decades-old grids in the US are hampering new energy rollouts, and Spain’s huge blackout in April was blamed on an aged system unable to cope with power swings.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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However, on his eighth touch, Payne turned a good play into a disaster.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arsenal’s second-half performance here was arguably their best of the campaign.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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