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as in to tie
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport
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as in to thread
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 pickle
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 chain
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 bind
Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
This occurs because the credential is also cryptographically bound to a victim device.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
Adam Tamburin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
That might put the team in a bind when Murphy returns, but if Baldwin is playing so well he can’t be sent down, that will be a great problem to have.
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—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Many South Americans carry a gourd, traditionally made of squash and bound in leather, in one hand, and a thermos of water in the other, pouring portions throughout the day, sipping through the metal bombilla straw.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
This occurs because the credential is also cryptographically bound to a victim device.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025
Noun
At the same time, climbing mortgage rates put many existing homeowners in a bind.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
That might put the team in a bind when Murphy returns, but if Baldwin is playing so well he can’t be sent down, that will be a great problem to have.
Follow me on Twitter.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bind
Verb
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The Waters/Agassi partnership ground out rallies but the teenagers persevered and tied the match.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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On the opposing side stands Ground Game LA, a scrappy advocacy group whose ascent has been inextricably tied to the leftward shift in the city’s political power structure.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Anderson’s wrist was bandaged by medics at the police barracks.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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The former president's right ear – which is visible in the AP image – was bloodied after the July 13 shooting at his rally in Pennsylvania and was bandaged during his appearance two days later at the Republican National Convention.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
1 Aug. 2024
Noun
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Tomato slices are slipping out, pickles are disappearing and the bread can get soggy. Build a better burger like this: Toast the bun.—
Joe Difazio,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the endless regional and personal variations of miso soup and pickles mean each shop’s set is just a little different.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Rabbi Anne wears a keepsake from her grandfather — a metal thimble that dangles from a silver chain around her neck.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2025
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Bhattacharya explained further that the data platform would also link the data from real world sources such as pharmacy chains, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Indian Health Service and fitness trackers and smart watches.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The bill would explicitly exempt the money from spending restrictions set by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights that constrain the state’s budget.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2025
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On Robust Earnings Reports—As Microsoft Reclaims Crown As World’s Largest Company Governments, constrained by budgets, are less able to absorb shocks.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On May 2, the Venus-Neptune conjunction offers a chance to meet someone in a more honest, healing way.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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Sending healing energy to Alijah and hoping he’s fully restored soon!—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Now he’s found himself in the very same predicament that DeSantis once did.—
Drew Nelles,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the Orioles’ predicament is not all that complicated.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Across both issues, support is now confined mainly to Republicans who identify with the MAGA movement.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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On Friday, the severe weather and flash flood threats will be confined to the south-central Plains.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
1 May 2025
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“Bind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bind. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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