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as in ties
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport
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as in bandages
to cover with a bandage
bind the wound to stop the bleeding
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as in threads
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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as in pickles
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
with our vacation week fast approaching, and no arrangements for the care of our pets, we were in a serious bind
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as in chains
something that physically prevents free movement
the store owner held the would-be burglar in a makeshift bind until the police officers could arrive
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Recent Examples of binds
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Once converted into its active form, vitamin D binds to receptors in immune cells and supports the body in several ways, including enhancing the innate immune system, regulating and calming the adaptive immune system and reducing the risk of some inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Adenosine is a neuromodulator in the central nervous system that regulates sleep pressure — and caffeine works by blocking the receptors adenosine binds to, not by removing adenosine itself.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
Fiber binds to bile acids that are excreted into your intestines, which helps with fat digestion.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
The soluble fiber in chia seeds attracts water and binds to cholesterol and dietary fats.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026
The one thing that binds them all is the IRGC.
—Ian Pannell, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
These ragtag misfits, who are all incredibly talented and who are in desperate need of each other, and the glue that binds them together is the music and the city.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The technique uses a special solvent called ethaline that selectively binds different metals at different voltages, allowing precise separation.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Romvari’s film binds together impressionistic recollections from Jeremy’s 8-year-old sister Sasha (Eylul Guven).
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Once converted into its active form, vitamin D binds to receptors in immune cells and supports the body in several ways, including enhancing the innate immune system, regulating and calming the adaptive immune system and reducing the risk of some inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Adenosine is a neuromodulator in the central nervous system that regulates sleep pressure — and caffeine works by blocking the receptors adenosine binds to, not by removing adenosine itself.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
Fiber binds to bile acids that are excreted into your intestines, which helps with fat digestion.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
The soluble fiber in chia seeds attracts water and binds to cholesterol and dietary fats.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026
The one thing that binds them all is the IRGC.
—Ian Pannell, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
These ragtag misfits, who are all incredibly talented and who are in desperate need of each other, and the glue that binds them together is the music and the city.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The technique uses a special solvent called ethaline that selectively binds different metals at different voltages, allowing precise separation.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
There’s a lot of deus ex machina resolution of tight binds, things that happen off-screen and are waved away.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for binds
Verb
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That ties the 1992-93 Heat roster for the most on any opening night roster in franchise history.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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This directly ties to one of my top priorities, which is transparency.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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There’s also the Chicken Sammy for $13, topped with Swiss and mozzarella cheeses as well as Buffalo-style mayo, pickles, housemade pesto and lemon caper aioli.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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Breakfast also featured a fish main (a thick cut of salmon with miso sauce), pickles, rice, and miso soup.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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In the 30 years since the program began, it has been implemented by a number of states and nationwide retail chains, and is now mandatory in all federal office buildings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Justin Sullivan | Getty Images From Domino’s Pizza to Applebee’s, restaurant chains are reporting that sales softened in March as gas prices spiked.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Journeys that used to take entire seasons were being covered in single episodes, characters survived predicaments that once meant surefire death, and previously relevant factors like supplies, infrastructure, and alliances no longer mattered.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Video from the scene early Wednesday morning showed FBI agents at the business, with one man coming out of the building with his hands up, and another was seen being questioned while wearing handcuffs.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Thursday, Thorsen was flown in handcuffs from Germany to Atlanta, also the home of CDC headquarters.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The fact that Starlink PNT is limited to communication with a single satellite at a time also constrains performance, whereas receiving multiple satellite measurement signals from many different angles could improve its accuracy.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Europe is grappling with higher energy prices as the Iran conflict severely constrains oil exports from the Middle East.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Still, even after the election, Magyar has remained relentlessly on message—which is to say, vague and tight-lipped, leaving several inconvenient dilemmas unaddressed.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Researchers then provided examples of thoughtful responses to ethical dilemmas, which the model learned from via supervised learning.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
9 May 2026
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“Binds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binds. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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