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
Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
In these regions, the zonal jets that create the familiar banded patterns in Jupiter’s clouds break down, leading to turbulent patterns and cloud structures that rapidly evolve over the course of only a few days.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Wisdom was first banded as an adult in 1956 and has raised as many as 30 chicks, Plissner said.
—CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Specific foot-strengthening movements might include towel scrunches, banded ankle exercises, and calf raises, Dr. Malek says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
In these regions, the zonal jets that create the familiar banded patterns in Jupiter’s clouds break down, leading to turbulent patterns and cloud structures that rapidly evolve over the course of only a few days.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Verb
In his observation, Wilkinson banded 184 vampire bats in Costa Rica.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Wisdom was first banded as an adult in 1956 and has raised as many as 30 chicks, Plissner said.
—CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banded
Adjective
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While Garner isn’t the first celebrity to break out the preppy closet classic this year — Taylor Swift and Joanna Gaines have both worn similar collared tops — her shirt’s striped pattern felt even more put together.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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The line comes in 20 solid colorways (with terracotta and meadow at an extra 20% off), and 10 floral and striped patterns.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Williams tied a career high with four made 3-pointers, and Keon Johnson tied a career high with eight assists.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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After the first quarter ended with the score tied at 22, the Jazz dominated the Heat 40-19 in the second quarter to enter halftime with a 21-point lead.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2025
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This can include exploding upward with a vertical jump, bounding side to side, or swiftly changing directions.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Thanks to his coveted slot, Young bounds up the charts in the United Kingdom, as such a coveted slot can lead to a huge uptick in consumption.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Banded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banded. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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