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
Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Erotic surrender alone will not subvert or even really trouble the monarchy, which requires its own elaborately binding outfits and public displays of intimacy.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
For this show, the book’s luminous pages have been removed from their bindings so that they can be viewed panoramically.
—Air Mail, 7 June 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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Verb
The bill also includes an intent clause, which is not legally binding, that says the legislature would work to require all law enforcement within the state to display their name on their uniforms.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Erotic surrender alone will not subvert or even really trouble the monarchy, which requires its own elaborately binding outfits and public displays of intimacy.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
Adjective
Everyday the Nearly New team carefully checks the quality of each item — from the strength of the binding on a book to the sturdiness of a pair of heels — before setting them aside to be priced.
—Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
For this show, the book’s luminous pages have been removed from their bindings so that they can be viewed panoramically.
—Air Mail, 7 June 2025
Noun
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
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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Offer valid July 22, 2025, through September 2, 2025.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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The website links back to a Florida Boating Temporary Certificate—valid for up to 90 days with a $9.99 price tag.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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It will be aired via tape delay later on NFL Network.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Benign churn to alleviate overbought conditions or the start of a less trustworthy tape given loss of momentum, challenging seasonal factors and waning momentum?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Substance abuse issues, legal issues, controversies and confrontations.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The unpopular mandate also faced intense pushback from union leaders who filed legal challenges against the governor and state workers who protested and erected billboards around Sacramento criticizing Newsom.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Corrections officers strap the black-and-blue mask with a plexiglass face shield to the bound inmate, Hood said, removing his glasses and instructing another person present strap the mask tightly to his face, before breathing deeply.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
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The adjustable heel strap is a game-changer, while the single-pull toggle lace ensures a snug, secure fit.—
Clay Abney,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Warmer times are best for training a puppy, as much more time can be spent outside.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
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His best figures of 4-19 came in a fiery spell against Worcestershire.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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He was treated by first responders and now has a bandage on his right arm.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Realizing this was a problem, the Biden administration introduced a new policy in April 2024 that would cover the bandages for certain types of leg and foot ulcers, only for bandages that had gone through high-quality testing and had shown an advantage over standard bandaging.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Michael denied leaking photos that were under the belt to The National Enquirer.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
15 Aug. 2025
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There's no belt drive; the 400 V hybrid system powers the air conditioning electrically now via its 1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, and the water pump is integrated into the engine block.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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