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
John Parkinson, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Larson was referencing a non-binding referendum question that was thrown out by the Aurora Electoral Board in January 2025 for not reaching the minimum number of signatures.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 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, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Mat Ishbia and the two Phoenix Suns and Mercury minority owners suing him intend to move their dispute to binding mediation, according to a document filed Monday in Delaware state court.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The measure was non-binding and not subject to the president's signature or veto.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Larson was referencing a non-binding referendum question that was thrown out by the Aurora Electoral Board in January 2025 for not reaching the minimum number of signatures.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 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
These cards are binding on the senders, but not the recipients.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Mat Ishbia and the two Phoenix Suns and Mercury minority owners suing him intend to move their dispute to binding mediation, according to a document filed Monday in Delaware state court.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding
Adjective
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When asked whether that scenario could resemble Venezuela — where leadership changes did not immediately dismantle the existing power structure — Tapia said the comparison is valid.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Further, the act requires the full name on your valid photo ID matches your birth certificate or naturalization card.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Using not only acoustic drums but tape machines, samplers, found objects, and surfaces lined with odd materials, Williams becomes a mosaicist of sound.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Officers could be seen standing behind yellow police tape cordoning off a wide area outside the station entrance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Leonard and Murphy traded baskets in the final 10 seconds before halftime, with Murphy tying it at 60 on a high, driving floater in traffic.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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Bruins star winger David Pastrnak extended his point streak against Montreal to 14 games, tying Bobby Orr for the longest by a Bruins player against the Canadiens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 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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Talarico has been an ardent supporter of expanding legal gambling during his tenure in the Texas legislature.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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And what about the legal liability of the state if something goes wrong or an agent is improperly charged?—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The actress sported heeled platform penny loafers, featuring the classic penny shape, with a strap across the vamp, apron stitching and a rounded square toe.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Mar. 2026
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All that, of course, was still combined with light weighting measures such as a manual folding top and nylon straps instead of door handles and an even more aggressive body kit.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But then the team lost Kevin Fiala for the rest of the season to a fractured leg in the Olympic tournament and saw winger Andrei Kuzmenko undergo surgery last week to repair torn meniscus in his right knee, hampering an offense that ranks 28th in the 32-team league in goals.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Public frustration over the district’s academic performance reached a boiling point in August 2024, when Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker spoke at a school board meeting, saying the district’s poor performance was hampering students’ opportunities after high school.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Read on to learn more like when is best to eat it and how to supercharge it.—
Jahnavi Rapaka,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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The petition's withdrawal is good news for the many neighbors who spoke out against the annexation.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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