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as in chain
something that physically prevents free movement
numerous bands of plastic held the toy securely in the box
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as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together
that band is looking for a new singer
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a band of explorers
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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a band of songbirds
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as in to wrap
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
banded the waist of the dress with a matching belt
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as in to tie
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord
banded the newspapers together for delivery
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Recent Examples of band
Sophie Williams, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
To be eligible for induction, an individual artist or band must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Lauren Fischer, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Introduced to band in elementary school, Kalinka stuck with music through high school.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The new statement comes in the wake of the fall-out following the band’s sets at Coachella earlier this month.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
To be eligible for induction, an individual artist or band must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
The jacket has two deep front pockets that shoppers say can fit a pair of gloves and is banded on either side of the waist and around the back, offering a custom fit.
—Lauren Fischer, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Introduced to band in elementary school, Kalinka stuck with music through high school.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for band
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The Easter egg—once a grocery-store staple wrapped in foil—is now commanding headlines, luxury price tags, and social media attention.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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While Garcia didn't reveal any other details about the baby, the video showed a close-up of the little one wrapped in a purple swaddle.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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After a stunning Game 1 blowout followed by a defensive struggle out of the 1990s, the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves playoff series will relocate to the Twin Cities, tied 1-1.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the past three league games, Miami won 1-0 against Columbus, tied Chicago 0-0 and tied Toronto 1-1.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Lyrid meteor shower has been active since April 17, but the bright fireballs have yet to hit their peak in activity while streaking through the sky.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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One Mil managed to fly away before explosives-laden drones streaked in to finish off the two that didn’t escape.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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His swirling, circling Ophüls-like camera movements and magenta-to-mauve tonal shifts create an atmosphere sensitive to morning-after regret.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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Several of the words on the back have letters circled in red.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Caffeine boosts energy by blocking a neurotransmitter, called adenosine, from binding to receptors in the brain.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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And even when schools have large endowments, the individual funds that compose them are bound by a wide array of restrictions.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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