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
Bill Curtis, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The longstanding slaughterhouse in Yulin, Guangxi province, China, has been shuttered permanently after its owner agreed to a legally binding deal with Vshine Animal Protection Association, with financial support from longtime partner Human World for Animals, the organizations announced on June 8.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
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
Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The final Deal will be endorsed by a binding UNSC resolution.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 18 June 2026
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Adjective
Microsoft engineered the execution container and governance layer to be hardware- and OS-independent, deploying via native Linux containers on Windows and non-Windows systems and binding edge agents to enterprise administration through Agent 365, Entra ID and Intune.
—Bill Curtis, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The longstanding slaughterhouse in Yulin, Guangxi province, China, has been shuttered permanently after its owner agreed to a legally binding deal with Vshine Animal Protection Association, with financial support from longtime partner Human World for Animals, the organizations announced on June 8.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Noun
While some snowshoes incorporate Boa fit systems into their design, few are quite as simple as the Instinct’s, which can be tightened with just a single dial using interlinked cables that run around the binding.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
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
Trump made the remarks in a June 18 interview with Axios days after signing an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Iran that reopens the Strait of Hormuz, establishes a ceasefire and targets a binding commitment from Iran not to possess a nuclear weapon.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The final Deal will be endorsed by a binding UNSC resolution.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding
Adjective
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On the other hand, tourism can raise valid concerns among local communities regarding overtourism, rising housing costs and strain on infrastructure.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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The eligible resident who receives the most valid write-in votes will become mayor, even if the total is small.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Body camera footage and security tapes show the two at the Kuykendall Stadium track meet.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Make sure to use flashing tape to ensure a good seal between material, especially since a porch is going to be exposed to the elements.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Verb
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South Korea and Mexico faced off in September ahead of the World Cup, tying 2-2 in Nashville.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Mahomes was flushed right but managed to get off a deep pass across his body to Hill for a 48-yard completion that set up the game-tying touchdown.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Verb
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In theory, these shocks are supposed to fade, and the greater good is served by merely bandaging the complaints of lower-income groups until the headline metrics herald an apparent return to normalcy.—
Gene Ludwig,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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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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The proceeds will first go toward judgment enforcement and auction costs, along with court and legal fees, according to lawyer Nguyen Thi Huyen Trang, who has previously represented Lan.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The legal ban against withholding recess as punishment has generated friction in California.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The cordovan line revisited the brand’s shoemaking heritage with models that included derby shoes, loafers, monk straps and Chelsea boots.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
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It’s made of soft pebbled leather with a fabric lining, and the adjustable strap lengthens to 22 inches to get the best fit.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Verb
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The sanctions are hampering work on a broad array of investigations at the court.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Winds of up to 50 mph stoked the flames and severely limited the fire response by hampering boat and aircraft access to the remote island.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson just stopped Haiti's best opportunity to score all night, on a corner kick that found the head of Haiti's Ade and deflected backward on an angle directly into the goal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The Marlins improve to 38-38 and are an MLB-best 12-4 in June.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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