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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
Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Tate is the connective tissue who binds all those parts together.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Citric acid binds to calcium, stopping these crystals from forming into stones.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Feb. 2026
Because that time binds them all together and still holds us all together in some way — including now, alas, in the honor of trying to mourn him together, too.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Injected semaglutide binds to these GLP-1 receptors and reduces appetite for nearly a week, ultimately causing people to eat less and lose weight.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
Homemade cream cheese frosting binds it all together.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
One large egg binds with the breadcrumbs and ensures that the meatballs remain moist and tender.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Later on Saturday night, long after the crowds and even backstage scene had dispersed, the two performers lingered in a dressing room at the Barceló Maya Riviera resort to discuss what sets them apart and what binds them.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Selenium binds to protein, so protein-rich foods are usually high in this mineral.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Tate is the connective tissue who binds all those parts together.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Citric acid binds to calcium, stopping these crystals from forming into stones.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Feb. 2026
Because that time binds them all together and still holds us all together in some way — including now, alas, in the honor of trying to mourn him together, too.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Injected semaglutide binds to these GLP-1 receptors and reduces appetite for nearly a week, ultimately causing people to eat less and lose weight.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
Homemade cream cheese frosting binds it all together.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
One large egg binds with the breadcrumbs and ensures that the meatballs remain moist and tender.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Later on Saturday night, long after the crowds and even backstage scene had dispersed, the two performers lingered in a dressing room at the Barceló Maya Riviera resort to discuss what sets them apart and what binds them.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
There’s a lot of deus ex machina resolution of tight binds, things that happen off-screen and are waved away.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for binds
Verb
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Ratcliffe’s comments align with the arguments made by Britain’s right-wing populist Reform UK party, which ties its anti-immigrant message to protecting the country.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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House Bill 1002 also ties utility profits to performance metrics, including affordability and service restoration, and utilities will use a three-year rate plan.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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The two whip up a lavish dip packed with cheese, greens and pickles, which add tang to cut through the indulgent creaminess.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Vinegar is everywhere these days, and not just in pickles and salad dressing.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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If humans must route every meaningful choice through approval chains, the organization becomes its own bottleneck.—
Amy Eliza Wong,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Every year, restaurant chains across Tennessee offer holiday discounts and special menus, and this year is no different.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Feb. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Winning from behind is not sustainable, and the predicaments in which Chelsea have found themselves this week point to other problems.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Rustin has slyly given her script a focus on women’s needs and feelings, a welcome departure for a genre that usually is more concerned about the men’s predicaments.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2026
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Thompson, who did not speak publicly in court, was led away in handcuffs after the sentencing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Silva-Parucho, whose handcuffs were ordered to be removed before his hearing began, broke into elated sobs as the judge read the order releasing him.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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No equivalent mechanism constrains the Federal Reserve.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In this domain, AI agents have the potential to alleviate an increasingly acute shortage of engineering talent that constrains product development, customization, and innovation.—
Paul Eremenko,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Instead of adding more junk to your drawers, these clever gadgets actually solve kitchen dilemmas we’re all faced with.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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My book belongs to ongoing discussions that live in and outlive literary dilemmas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Binds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binds. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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