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
David Weigel, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
Non-binding commitments For now, specifics on the deals remain scant, energy and trade experts noted.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 May 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
Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
In an effort to address South Florida’s growing shortage of healthcare workers, Miami Dade College and Jackson Health System signed a binding agreement Monday to launch a new high school aimed at preparing students for careers in medicine and healthcare.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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Adjective
But those who voted for a non-binding pro-ICE resolution have been pilloried for it.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
Non-binding commitments For now, specifics on the deals remain scant, energy and trade experts noted.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 May 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
The Brunot Agreement of 1874 remains binding law.
—Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
In an effort to address South Florida’s growing shortage of healthcare workers, Miami Dade College and Jackson Health System signed a binding agreement Monday to launch a new high school aimed at preparing students for careers in medicine and healthcare.
—Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding
Adjective
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The unidentified driver, who remains in the Grapevine Jail, was arrested and faces charges of operation of a vehicle in the closed section of park/lake, no valid boat registration and numerous water safety equipment violations, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Police said McDaniel remains in jail as of Tuesday, charged with operation of a vehicle in a closed section of the lake, not having a valid boat registration and other water safety equipment violations.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Yellow crime scene tape was still visible at the emergency room entrance hours later.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Fans started lining up early in the rain for a chance to see Colbert tape his last show and held up signs of thanks to the now-former talk show host.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Those two players brought the number of Powerball winners in 2026 up to seven, tying the number of winners in 2025.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Jeff McNeil hit a tying homer in the ninth inning and Tyler Soderstrom had an RBI single in the 10th to rally the Athletics past the Angels 6-5 on Wednesday night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 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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Homebuyers browsing Zillow across parts of the Midwest on Wednesday may find thousands of incomplete or outdated listings, after a mounting legal fight disrupted the flow of new listings to the platform.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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By the time legal exposure becomes visible, the groundwork has often already been laid.—
William Phillips,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Just as a spaghetti-strap bikini is easy to adjust for your body, a bikini bottom with side ties is ideal for achieving a custom fit on vacation.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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The bathing suit boasts easily adjustable straps, plus a shelf bra and removable cups.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Kenya’s proposed new taxes risk hampering the growth of fintechs and mobile money services, with Safaricom’s M-Pesa likely to be the worst hit, experts told Semafor.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
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The state broadcaster also reported that blueprints provided by the coal mine did not match the actual layout, hampering rescue efforts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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But there was much more good than bad for Cole, whose velocity, efficiency and fortitude all stood out.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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There are other commendations that could be thrown on, like how this might be McCartney’s best album of the 21st century.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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