BINDING Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of binding

as in valid

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verb

present participle of bind

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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as in bandaging

to cover with a bandage bind the wound to stop the bleeding

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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

Adjective

Many large data center operators have tried to assuage public concerns about electricity prices by promising to pay for such upgrades, but those promises are not legally binding. — IEEE Spectrum, 24 June 2026 But that pledge is not legally binding. — Mary Ramsey updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026

Noun

Fumbling with bindings is nobody's idea of a good time, especially in the cold and the snow. — New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026 When language that sounds intentional, personal, and binding can be produced at scale by a speaker who bears no consequence, the expectations listeners are entitled to hold of a speaker begin to erode. — Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026

Verb

Due diligence by the new potential investor are underway and Oxy is aiming to formulate a binding offer in the coming weeks. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 Blanchard argued that the terminations were unlawful because the government had already entered into binding agreements and obligated the funding. — Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for binding

Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding

Adjective

But there are valid reports about Minnesota’s interest in inking one of the sport’s all-time greats to a one-year deal.

— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026
Each must include a valid mailing address and telephone number.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of valid

Verb

The last-place Angels have lost seven consecutive games, tying their longest losing streak of the season.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Ogwumike will make her 11th All-Star appearance, tying three-time WNBA champion Diana Taurasi for second most in WNBA history.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of tying

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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
After bandaging the bleeding leg Saturday, Bichette woke up sore Sunday, Schneider said.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025

Definition of bandaging

Adjective

The family had been living on Shikoku island in Japan – a country where, until a law change this April, only one parent could be considered a child’s legal guardian after divorce.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
Latham & Watkins was legal advisor to the Allen estate in the transaction.

— Scott Soshnick, Variety, 12 July 2026

Definition of legal

Verb

Because the injection must then be sent (or pushed) to each specific target, the scale of the attack is limited, hampering mass exploits that hit the Internet at large.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026
Authorities divided the area into zones as rescue crews, including disaster response teams and sniffer dogs, searched the region for missing despite heavy rain hampering operations, Devamanohar, a local police official, told reporters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of hampering

Adjective

From here, the Manchester City defender sprints into the six-yard box to meet the corner, forcing a good save from Dominik Livakovic, with his team-mates unable to scramble the ball over the line.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Graham, who had turned 71 just two days before passing away on Saturday night, was far younger than many of his Senate colleagues and appeared to have been in good health.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

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