1
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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2
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
Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Jan. 2026
This piece of legislation legally binds the US to help Taiwan defend itself against stronger neighbors, like China.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Citric acid binds with urinary calcium to prevent oversaturated urine.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
That’s a chelator that binds to free metal ions found in tap water.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 15 Dec. 2025
Its acidity can wear down the sealant, dull or etch the surface, damage the resin that binds quartz surfaces, and make the counters more prone to staining.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
The deal binds the three North American countries in a trade framework set to terminate after 16 years, with a mandatory review in 2026 that could extend the agreement beyond its current 2036 expiration date.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Philanthropy can be the glue that binds generations.
—William Jarvis, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
However, there's also another tie that binds the sparkling statements Meghan and Eugenie made, as both of their only tiara wears to date.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
When this sickening sensation happens, the nervous system releases a chemical messenger called substance P, which then binds to receptors in the brain that activate the vomiting reflex — specifically neurokinin-1, or NK-1, receptors.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Jan. 2026
This piece of legislation legally binds the US to help Taiwan defend itself against stronger neighbors, like China.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Citric acid binds with urinary calcium to prevent oversaturated urine.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
That’s a chelator that binds to free metal ions found in tap water.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 15 Dec. 2025
Its acidity can wear down the sealant, dull or etch the surface, damage the resin that binds quartz surfaces, and make the counters more prone to staining.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
The deal binds the three North American countries in a trade framework set to terminate after 16 years, with a mandatory review in 2026 that could extend the agreement beyond its current 2036 expiration date.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Philanthropy can be the glue that binds generations.
—William Jarvis, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
However, there's also another tie that binds the sparkling statements Meghan and Eugenie made, as both of their only tiara wears to date.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for binds
Verb
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Colin Farrell reprised his role as Oz Cobb on HBO's The Penguin, which ties into the events of The Batman Part II.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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An insurgency that ties the United States down in Venezuela would delight Beijing and Russia.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Working in batches if needed, arrange pickles in a single layer in air-fryer basket (do not overcrowd).—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Along with the usual lettuce, tomato and mayo, the inaugural customer creation, introduced for a limited time in July 2025, dressed the brand’s staple burger patty and bun with American cheese, bacon, crispy onions, and pickles with golden onion rings and a smoky BBQ sauce.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Stakeholders will closely monitor effects on private grocery chains, jobs, and the overall cost of living in the city.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Play Haus embraces child-like maximalism with candy-bright color palettes, cartoonish ceramics, paper chains, and a touch of chaos.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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,
10 Jan. 2026
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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,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Brooks’s screenplay makes ample space to dump praise upon its protagonist while bemoaning her many predicaments.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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But this is just one of the many predicaments of writing memoir.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Brown was seen in handcuffs after the incident, but no arrests were made at the time because police could not locate a victim, WPLG reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Officers eventually placed the man into handcuffs after a struggle.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Its outcome could define how far immigration officers may go in workplaces across the country, shaping protections for millions of Americans employed in industries with large immigrant labor forces and testing whether the Fourth Amendment meaningfully constrains interior enforcement.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Viral outrage, administrative investigations and threats to cut state or federal funding to schools can all contribute to an intensifying climate of fear of retribution that constrains educators’ ability to teach freely.—
Laura Gail Miller,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The following is a breakdown of those questions and others, and the key personnel dilemmas that remain unsolved as the World Cup nears.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Binds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binds. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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