1
as in wrapped
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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2
as in tied
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 banded
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
29 Apr. 2026
The species stands out from other barking geckos because of its banded coloration, researchers said.
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Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Vessels that cannot be banded, such as car-top boats, kayaks and canoes, will be inspected and cleared prior to launch at Camanche, San Pablo, Lafayette and Chabot reservoirs.
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Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
22 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The male peregrine falcon, a new mate for the female, has been identified by the Midwest Peregrine Society as a banded 4-year-old that fledged from Minneapolis City Hall in 2022.
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Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
29 Apr. 2026
The species stands out from other barking geckos because of its banded coloration, researchers said.
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Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
She was then banded, released back into the wild in 2022 and monitored from afar by researchers at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
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Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Vessels that cannot be banded, such as car-top boats, kayaks and canoes, will be inspected and cleared prior to launch at Camanche, San Pablo, Lafayette and Chabot reservoirs.
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Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
22 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banded
Adjective
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The star loves a striped moment, which is especially clear in her collection of tops and Oxfords.
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Coastal-meets-countryside, meaning the brand’s online shelves are well-stocked with pleated shirtdresses, flowing peasant tops, and striped mesh tote bags for housing towels and your newest beach read.
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In subsequent messages included in charging documents, Robinson referenced engraving bullets and leaving his rifle wrapped in a towel.
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Getty Images for Cannes Lions A week after Cannes Lions wrapped, most of the industry is back at their desks and the dust has settled enough to see what actually mattered versus what was just noise on the Croisette.
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Boston tied it 2-2 in the second on Duran’s 13th homer, a two-run shot to right-center off starter Ryan Johnson (1-4).
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Haaland has played his best on the sport’s biggest stage, scoring seven goals at this World Cup so far, tied with Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé for the most in the tournament.
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Two more fireworks bounded across the field and into the stands.
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The cheers rose in volume when Williams bounded to the center of the court and shuffled side to side like a boxer, loosening her shoulder joint and getting used to the feeling of grass beneath her feet again.
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“Banded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banded. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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