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adjective

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as in valid

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noun

as in tape

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verb

present participle of bind
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
Adjective
Advertisement The resolution is not legally binding, and faculty governing boards are not required to replace administrators because of a no-confidence resolution. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 The same is true of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, which makes binding rulings on treaty violations. — Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
Tools and materials used illustrate each phase of the process from parchment making, writing and illuminating through the final binding. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Complete with brown poplin binding, the piece delivers a coastal nod without screaming beach bag. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 July 2026
Verb
Seventeen of the proteins passed muster, collectively binding to four of the five scorpion toxins the team had hoped to target. — Robert Hart, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Fahnbulleh said bringing Jackdaw into production was compatible with Britain’s legally binding target of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 and reiterated her commitment to legislation banning new North Sea licenses. — Reuters, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for binding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding
  1. valid
  2. tape
  3. tying
  4. bandaging
  5. legal
  6. strap
  7. hampering
  8. good
Adjective
  • Radiation safety authorities approved the initial STUK evaluation in August 2026, paving the way for the government to grant an operating license valid through 2070.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Boaters who already have valid Mussel Fee Stickers do not have to pay the higher fee until their stickers expire, California State Parks confirmed Friday.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of valid
Noun
  • Born in Los Angeles in 1954 to parents who hailed from Chicago, his father, Warren, founded a tape duplication service and later served as vice president of sales at Sussex Records, which produced acts like R&B crooner Bill Withers.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The 2018 tailspin had followed a massive momentum crescendo and reversal several months earlier, which gave way to an erratic tape that couldn't absorb what seemed at the time relatively unthreatening Federal Reserve tightening actions.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of tape
Verb
  • Democrat Aaron Ford is tying high fuel and household costs to Trump’s policies and portraying Lombardo as too closely aligned with the president.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Senior linebacker Boen Phelps was a big part of that effort, tying fifth-year edge Jayden Virgin-Morgan with six total tackles.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of tying
Verb
  • The video also shows officers bandaging the woman's wound after she was shot in the parking lot.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of bandaging
Adjective
  • Federal authorities on Monday charged more than two dozen legal permanent residents in California in a crackdown on people accused of illegally voting or registering to do so.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Florida law imposes limits on direct contributions to state candidates but generally allows political committees to accept unlimited contributions, subject to applicable reporting and other legal requirements.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of legal
Noun
  • The sandals feature a sharp pointed toe, featuring an elegant tapered silhouette, a slim ankle strap with a silver buckle and a stiletto heel measuring 105 mm, which is around four inches.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The new timepiece comes with a black alligator strap, which allows the pjnk-gold case to truly pop on the wrist, that be interchanged with ease and complete with another touch of pink-old on the buckle.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of strap
Verb
  • The officials said the restrictions were disrupting high-speed military drones, hampering Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian attacks and conduct operations along the front line.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Kyiv sees this as an attempt to pressure it into concessions by hampering its aerial defense and military operations.
    — David Hickey, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hampering
Adjective
  • SpaceX shares jumped nearly 8% on Wednesday, their best single-session performance since August.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The two musicians are so good at aping the sounds they were raised on that originality and reference become one and the same.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
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