1
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
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Phytic acid binds directly to HDAC3 and turns on its activity.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
There's so much that binds us and connects us.
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Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Schneider said the memorandum apparently binds the United States, Iran and their allies but makes no mention of nonstate actors Iran supports like Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis.
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Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Semaglutide binds to receptors in the brain, gut, pancreas and other tissues, which is part of why side effects show up across so many organ systems.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
They are governed by the strong force, which binds protons and neutrons together inside the atomic nuclei.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Tirzepatide, the ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound, binds to a second receptor, called GIP.
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
The permethrin binds to the oils in the mice’s fur, which will kill any ticks that try to attach, all without harming the mice.
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Making Connections And Mentoring Another thing going for region is the glue the binds much of it together - a thriving community of connectors and mentors based there offering programs to help early-stage deep tech startups scale up.
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Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Phytic acid binds directly to HDAC3 and turns on its activity.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
There's so much that binds us and connects us.
—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Schneider said the memorandum apparently binds the United States, Iran and their allies but makes no mention of nonstate actors Iran supports like Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis.
—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Semaglutide binds to receptors in the brain, gut, pancreas and other tissues, which is part of why side effects show up across so many organ systems.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
They are governed by the strong force, which binds protons and neutrons together inside the atomic nuclei.
—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Tirzepatide, the ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound, binds to a second receptor, called GIP.
—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
The permethrin binds to the oils in the mice’s fur, which will kill any ticks that try to attach, all without harming the mice.
—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Noun
There’s a lot of deus ex machina resolution of tight binds, things that happen off-screen and are waved away.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for binds
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The Composer ties together all aspects of the factory (machines, conveyors, sensors, and logistics flows) into a unified simulation.
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This full moon arrives in the zodiac sign of Capricorn, which ties to ambition and the great structures in our lives.
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.
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The tartness of capers, lemon juice, and pickles balances the rich flavors.
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Lotte Shopping revealed in a corporate filing on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Megabox parent company Contentree JoongAng to merge the two chains was terminated on June 30.
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The planned merger of Lotte Cinema and Megabox, South Korea’s second- and third-largest multiplex chains, has collapsed, ending a 14-month attempt to combine the two companies into the country’s biggest theatrical exhibitor.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Rather than bridging shortfalls, both Seattle and Washington now face more difficult fiscal predicaments, Joblon said.
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The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.
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Once outside, paramedics determined that Martin had stopped breathing, removed his handcuffs and began CPR.
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The suspect was then placed in handcuffs and taken into custody.
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Better Decisions, Earlier What constrains superintendents is how much time every day gets consumed by documentation and piecing together what happened, rather than applying that judgment to what comes next.
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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.
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Instead of adding more junk to your drawers, these clever gadgets actually solve kitchen dilemmas we’re all faced with.
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To implement ethicsmaxxing, organizations should adopt clear codes of ethics and engage in regular discussions on ethical dilemmas.
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