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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
Hunter Ingram, Variety, 27 May 2026
To retain the remaining six members, the Mountain West offered a distribution plan for the incoming exit and poaching fees in exchange for signing a grant of rights that binds them to the conference for six years.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
The web of hospitality here binds residents of all ages together for a fulfilling and memory-rich lifestyle.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
This gel-like substance coats your gut and binds to cholesterol, preventing it from entering your bloodstream.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
As their paths intertwine at an exclusive new tennis club, an unlikely friendship and the sport that binds them may be the only way to reclaim their futures.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
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
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
The other piece in this story is the man who binds Episodes 6 and 7 together –– despite them being separated by 300 years.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 27 May 2026
To retain the remaining six members, the Mountain West offered a distribution plan for the incoming exit and poaching fees in exchange for signing a grant of rights that binds them to the conference for six years.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
The web of hospitality here binds residents of all ages together for a fulfilling and memory-rich lifestyle.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
This gel-like substance coats your gut and binds to cholesterol, preventing it from entering your bloodstream.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
As their paths intertwine at an exclusive new tennis club, an unlikely friendship and the sport that binds them may be the only way to reclaim their futures.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
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
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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In a chilling sequence, Dennis ties a garbage bag over Mallory’s head and drags her into the woods.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The imbalance ties the hands of states trying to do what is fairest and allows states that don’t have commissions to change their maps and thus potentially their election outcomes.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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At Miznon, fresh pita is filled with a falafel burger, tangy pickles, tomato, sour cream, and green chili peppers.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Most varieties make crisp, firm pickles when picked at about 4 inches long.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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In an attempt to stabilize their attendance base, chains like Six Flags have started to offer all-parks passes to give visitors access to all 42 of their parks and cut into some of the destination market.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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The study also factors in varying fees paid by different types of retailers, with major chains often able to negotiate lower fees with the credit card companies.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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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,
30 May 2026
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Rather than bridging shortfalls, both Seattle and Washington now face more difficult fiscal predicaments, Joblon said.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 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
Noun
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After court officers led Santos out of the courtroom in handcuffs, the Chinatown activist, Karlin Chan, said the sentencing gives the community closure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Chopper 4 captured the moment deputies and troopers chased the man and put him in handcuffs.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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That measurement gap directly constrains capital.—
Jamil Wyne,
Forbes.com,
1 June 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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High-profile court cases exposed the ethical dilemmas around end-of-life care and patient self-determination.—
Jennifer McCurdy,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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Barragán originally set out to find the man who scammed his mother by posing as a handsome American soldier, but now interrogates four of these young men, illuminating their psychological tactics, economic hardships and moral dilemmas.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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“Binds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binds. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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