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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 predicaments
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
Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
That unspoken bond is precious, and what binds a lot of community together.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
This force binds quarks and gluons together to make protons and neutrons.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
In Norse mythology, the ash tree known as Yggdrasill binds together all nine worlds, from the underworld of Niflheim to the realm of the gods, Asgard.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Aside from Nuñez’s Oscar Martinez, what binds the two series together is, well, paper.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
In one account, advanced by the evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar, the laugh emerged as an auditory version of social grooming, an act that binds primate groups together.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
That chemical compound binds to opioid receptors in the brain and can have mood-boosting effects in high doses.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Raw egg whites contain avidin, a protein that binds to biotin (a B vitamin), reducing its absorption.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
What binds them together is their adherence to these six commitments.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
That unspoken bond is precious, and what binds a lot of community together.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
This force binds quarks and gluons together to make protons and neutrons.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
In Norse mythology, the ash tree known as Yggdrasill binds together all nine worlds, from the underworld of Niflheim to the realm of the gods, Asgard.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Aside from Nuñez’s Oscar Martinez, what binds the two series together is, well, paper.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
In one account, advanced by the evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar, the laugh emerged as an auditory version of social grooming, an act that binds primate groups together.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
That chemical compound binds to opioid receptors in the brain and can have mood-boosting effects in high doses.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Raw egg whites contain avidin, a protein that binds to biotin (a B vitamin), reducing its absorption.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for binds
Verb
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The plan also ties Musk's compensation to the mass production of autonomous robotaxis and humanoid robots, technologies Tesla believes could redefine both transportation and labor.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pete escapes into the snowy woods, but Lambert tracks him down and ties him up.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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These extreme predicaments and the deaths of people trapped in flooding homes in the Lower Ninth Ward were powerful reminders of the vulnerability of many low-income, elderly and ill residents who were unable to get out ahead of the disaster.—
Eric Kevin Stern,
The Conversation,
25 Aug. 2025
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That being said, the news is filled with articles about schools in similar predicaments taking more draconian measures or even being forced to close.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Now, Russia’s and Ukraine’s Soviet-era tanks rumble across the battlefield covered in anti-drone nets and spikes, dangling chains and unwieldy cages.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tyla also wore coordinating chains around her waist, which dropped with gold medallion charms in numerous tiers.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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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,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How To Harvest Dill Seeds Dill seeds can be used to make pickles, spice blends, stews, and more.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The menu item features two patties topped with American cheese, pickles, ketchup and mustard.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wilson's dying body was pulled inside the home by the family and restrained with his own handcuffs.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The judge ordered the sheriff’s office to follow necessary procedures to ensure Adelson cannot self-harm before she was led away in handcuffs after the guilty verdict Thursday night.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beijing’s close partnership with Pakistan — extending beyond economic corridors into military equipment and intelligence cooperation — further constrains how far ties can develop.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
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But digital illiteracy still constrains African banks’ ability to serve their customers, according to nearly 8 in 10 respondents, made up of 203 senior banking executives from 40 African countries.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Living with Israel’s military assertiveness Israel, the unquestioned military power and sole nuclear weapons state in the region, has long posed particularly deep political dilemmas to Gulf Arab states.—
David Mednicoff,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wrestling over a decade with those rich character dilemmas got Vanderbilt an incredible roster of actors who here work at the height of their game.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Binds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binds. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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