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
Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
On February 5, 2026, the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) expired, removing the last legally binding agreement on strategic nuclear weapons.
—Abigail R. Hall, Oc Register, 8 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
Judith Martin, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The protocols aren’t binding but are rather guidance meant to coordinate researchers.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
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Adjective
But a sense of higher purpose was a key binding agent for a country not otherwise held together by much.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
On February 5, 2026, the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) expired, removing the last legally binding agreement on strategic nuclear weapons.
—Abigail R. Hall, Oc Register, 8 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
Indeed, save-the-date cards are binding on the hosts’ part, but not on the guests’.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The protocols aren’t binding but are rather guidance meant to coordinate researchers.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding
Adjective
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But the Civilian Oversight Commission says those arguments, which were first made by the office of county counsel, are not valid in light of recent developments.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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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
Noun
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Combining bouncy flows ripped off vintage Gucci tapes with the attitude of the flyest girl on the block, Bunna’s new-age futuristic Atlanta rap has the feel-good spirit of skipping rope at your neighborhood park.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
11 Dec. 2025
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Dementia awareness, Hmong New Year among the themes Walk through the main entrance, and you'll be greeted by a friendly woolly mammoth constructed from clear packing tape; a white, fluffy tree; and bright red mushrooms.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But as the old saw has it, a lie goes round the world while the truth is tying its bootlaces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The second quarter started with a bang, with BC High tying it back up at three right off the faceoff.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The package would partially build on tax reforms lawmakers began to pass last year, both during the regular session and the budget-bandaging special session in August.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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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
Adjective
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By 1986, this legal jeopardy drove all but one vaccine manufacturer out of the market, with that last survivor poised to abandon vaccines in the US as well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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In legal filings, Ohio Medicaid warned that recalculating the payments under the court's interpretation could cost about $285 million more per year than lawmakers originally intended, potentially approaching $1 billion over two budget cycles.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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While these sleek sandals have a similar square-toe shape as the above pair, the chain detailing along the upper strap is smaller and narrower.—
Olivia Dubyak,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Plus, the adjustable straps and anatomical cushioning help keep things comfortable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Verb
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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
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Tension and cross-border fighting has left the border between the two countries closed since October, hampering trade and transportation and stranding thousands of people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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More than 30,000 of the hair tools have been bought in the past month, which has earned it best-seller status at Amazon.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Then, in Leverkusen, Newcastle had the two best chances, but neither Neave nor Joe Brayson could take them and they were punished.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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