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
Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Their proposal would have made the board's decisions non-binding recommendations instead of directives that officers must follow under threat of disciplinary action.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 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
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
Sudan, meanwhile, has joined Egypt’s calls for legally binding agreements on the dam’s filling and operation - but could also benefit from better flood management and access to cheap energy.
—CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The government of Toyoake, a city in the center of the country, is debating a non-binding ordinance that would urge residents to cap their smartphone use at two hours per day, per the BBC.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Their proposal would have made the board's decisions non-binding recommendations instead of directives that officers must follow under threat of disciplinary action.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 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
While the Accord currently covers heat safety in its training initiatives and complaint mechanisms, the binding agreement does include heat stress as part of its inspection and remediation process for ensuring fire, electrical, structural and boiler safety.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
Sudan, meanwhile, has joined Egypt’s calls for legally binding agreements on the dam’s filling and operation - but could also benefit from better flood management and access to cheap energy.
—CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding
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
Verb
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Ramón Laureano got Machado home and Sheets to third on a groundout, and a walk by Merrill brought O’Hearn to the plate as the potential tying run.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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These tastings double as an informal history lesson, tying together cuisine, culture and everyday life.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The lockdown was later lifted, but the university said access to campus would remain restricted to students, faculty, and staff with a valid school ID as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies continued to investigate the threat.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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But that valid concern cannot become a shield used to deflect from real and rising threats.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But that coverage bust is on tape now, and other teams will try to exploit that look again.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Only after several reporters began observing the site and taking photographs did officers arrive to tape off the area with crime scene tape.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With few credible projects elsewhere, and with legal and political battles still hampering California, the outlook isn’t good.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United 10 months ago, the team’s struggles to score goals have been hampering them.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Paxton’s legal problems include criminal charges related to securities fraud in 2015.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the exclusive bargaining representative of NBA players, the NBPA licenses agents and thereby gives them the legal right to represent players in contract negotiations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Apple is also offering a cross-body strap for the iPhone Air.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ford’s pump has long been a staple in evening lineups, but the penny-strap detail keeps its proportions strict rather than delicate.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Methodical science could perhaps be accused of constraining our collective imagination.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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There is no collective leadership constraining the Kremlin.—
Celeste A. Wallander,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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