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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Four defendants accepted plea deals which remain binding, but the other defendants pleaded not guilty, and now their charges have been dropped.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 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
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The fabric is handwoven with jute and cotton for more comfort underfoot, plus the self binding prevents corners from curling.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Tesla shareholders voted in November on whether the company should invest in xAI — an idea Musk has supported — but the non-binding proposal did not receive enough votes to pass.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Four defendants accepted plea deals which remain binding, but the other defendants pleaded not guilty, and now their charges have been dropped.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
Hemocyanin binding of oxygen would be a much less efficient system in a warm, oxygen-rich environment.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 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
The state Supreme Court also denied the city’s request to depublish the appellate court ruling, making the opinion a citable, binding precedent for lower courts and a notable addition to CEQA case law.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The fabric is handwoven with jute and cotton for more comfort underfoot, plus the self binding prevents corners from curling.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding
Adjective
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All aspects of the creative process are valid, so let joy lead the way.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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As is often the case with large class-action settlements, payouts are ultimately based on how many people file valid claims.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The morning commuters arrived and parked themselves in front of the police tape.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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And many teams in return have embraced the new fandom too with pride nights and players using rainbow stick tape.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Those are some candy shoes, Grejo said, jutting his chin toward Adi’s feet while tying what looked to be a length of thick fishing leader around his bicep.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead of tying and teasing the hair on top of the head, the body of it was slicked over and gathered around the neck.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 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 case over access to the legal system was one of three federal lawsuits challenging practices at the immigration detention center.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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In December, the Education Department entered into a settlement agreement with Missouri and the other states that brought the original legal challenge.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
29 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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The wintry blast, after hampering malls and stores Sunday, is making travel challenging Monday with roads still presenting treacherous conditions, coated by a mixture of frozen precipitation.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Elon Musk warned the biggest issue hampering AI advancement in the United States is a problem Chinese competitors don’t have.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Parents can now set daily time limits or block Shorts entirely, depending on what works best for their household.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fan and critical consensus touted Kendrick Lamar’s triumphant-if-too-breezy GNX as one of 2024’s best and most successful rap albums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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