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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
Corey Seymour, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
This is a new Japanese Breakfast that expands its sound in broad strokes without missing the fine details that have made Zauner and her band so cherished.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Mar. 2025
Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2025 nominees, and while every person and band on the list is more than deserving to be welcomed into the institution’s esteemed ranks, only a few can be.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Bob was in New York to buy equipment for his band to take back to Jamaica to start rehearsing to go on tour to support that record.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
This is a new Japanese Breakfast that expands its sound in broad strokes without missing the fine details that have made Zauner and her band so cherished.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Kevin and Danielle Jonas might have the makings of a Jonas Sisters band on their hands.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2025 nominees, and while every person and band on the list is more than deserving to be welcomed into the institution’s esteemed ranks, only a few can be.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025
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His Instagram carousel posted the same day featured a picture of their son crawling on the floor in front of a big home cinema screen, wrapped in a cozy blanket.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The bright glass room opens up to a brick patio whose trellis is wrapped in mature kiwi vines.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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On a team in need of offense, Grimes answered the bell as a top scorer in the month of March, tying Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards for 11th in scoring at 26.6 points per game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Natural gas is often closely tied to oil drilling as both resources are commonly found together in hydrocarbon reservoirs.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Leo Carlsson added a secondary assist on the goal, bringing his and Zegras’ scoring streaks to four games apiece.—
Andrew Knoll,
Orange County Register,
15 Mar. 2025
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Natalie holds the knife to his throat, tears streaking her face.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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A lot of people binge-watch 10 episodes of an HBO show that’s a lot of filler, circling the drain.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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Several minutes later, the witness said a police helicopter began circling the area, and two officers later hiked up the mountain to the shooting scene to speak with witnesses and look for evidence.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Any purchaser of 23andMe assets should agree to be bound by the company's existing privacy policy, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said in a letter to the U.S. trustee, a government office that oversees bankruptcies.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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She was later found bound with three leather belts, one of which was used to tie her ankles.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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