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
Bonnie Tsui, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Owners and teams contractually assent to the league and commissioner having final, binding and conclusive authority, meaning courts would give the league sizable deference.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Editors, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
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
Jennifer Moll, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Whether your child becomes a fantastic creature, a spell-binding witch, or something more run-of-the-mill, their expression of pure imagination is the magic of Halloween.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Sixty ratifications will trigger a 120-day countdown for the agreement to become binding international law, which will eventually allow countries to propose and negotiate the first high seas protected areas, and to improve the patchwork of management outside of those areas.
—Bonnie Tsui, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Owners and teams contractually assent to the league and commissioner having final, binding and conclusive authority, meaning courts would give the league sizable deference.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
That means seamless compatibility with both tech and alpine hybrid bindings, something La Sportiva hasn’t offered until now.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
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
Noun
By binding to cholesterol in the small intestine, cholesterol is not absorbed into the bloodstream and is instead excreted from the body.
—Jennifer Moll, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Whether your child becomes a fantastic creature, a spell-binding witch, or something more run-of-the-mill, their expression of pure imagination is the magic of Halloween.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 1 Oct. 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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The largest came on the final play, as Texas couldn’t get back to the line of scrimmage in time to spike the ball and continue a possible game-tying drive.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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The 49ers won five games a season ago, tying for the second-best record in the program’s history.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The individual permit, which requires a $25 fee per shipment, is valid for a range of dates authorized once issued.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Messages > Send & Receive and tap your valid phone number to activate iMessage.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Matthew ultimately agreed, but before sending his son's audition tape in, Matthew had one request.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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According to Bush, hundreds of outtake tapes from the show remain in Burnett’s possession.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Higher tariff costs are hampering Nike's efforts to turn around its business.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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The rains brought the state capital to a standstill, seriously hampering preparations for the upcoming Durga Puja — the biggest annual festival of Hindus in West Bengal state.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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VPNs are legal to use across the United States but there are bans in place in some parts of the world.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The investigation began after revelations, first reported by the Herald/Times, that the DeSantis administration directed $10 million from a legal settlement with the Medicaid contractor Centene through the foundation for political purposes.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The most exciting feature is the realistic mask, though, which has mesh eyes for kids to see through while trick-or-treating, and an adjustable strap to fit their head properly.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Unlike most bags with adjustable straps that leave one long piece dangling, this pack uses a thin piece of elastic that evens out the loop for a more streamlined appearance.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With Rafael Devers' contract no longer financially constraining the team, the money is there if the Red Sox want to keep Bregman around.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mental health isn't about identity and constraining you.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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