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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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The Who have parted ways with Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr and the band’s drummer since 1996, in what appears to be a dispute over his playing at the group’s concert last month at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Lauren Fischer, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Introduced to band in elementary school, Kalinka stuck with music through high school.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
That honor typically goes to the band’s Greatest Hits compilation, which seems to have permanent real estate on at least one U.K. ranking.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The Who have parted ways with Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr and the band’s drummer since 1996, in what appears to be a dispute over his playing at the group’s concert last month at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
The jacket has two deep front pockets that shoppers say can fit a pair of gloves and is banded on either side of the waist and around the back, offering a custom fit.
—Lauren Fischer, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Introduced to band in elementary school, Kalinka stuck with music through high school.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Easter egg—once a grocery-store staple wrapped in foil—is now commanding headlines, luxury price tags, and social media attention.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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While Garcia didn't reveal any other details about the baby, the video showed a close-up of the little one wrapped in a purple swaddle.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Eligibility for premium subsidies for insurance plans sold in Affordable Care Act marketplaces is also tied to the official poverty level.—
Arthur Allen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The charges stem from their role in developing Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer accused of helping launder funds tied to North Korean cybercrime.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Within seconds, their left forward Pam Woodworth, 72, streaked past three Togolese defenders, white ponytail flopping.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite being undersized at almost every position against a streaking Arkansas team, the Red Raiders charged back down the stretch behind clutch play on both ends.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Hiking here rewards you with panoramic views of the coastline, where hawks circle overhead and the scent of sagebrush floats on the breeze.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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The boys board a rescue boat and pull five souls off the Flicka’s rescue dinghy, all while sharks circle and buck.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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Malone says that restrictive behaviour around eating would typically be seen more widely at this time of the season, with players bound for warmer climates in the summer and wanting their physique to stand up to public scrutiny.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This contract, like Juan Soto's deal, is bound to shift the market.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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