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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
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
The fidelity to the band’s history makes the music feel stagnant.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Scientists now monitor the species' population through citizen science projects like the Christmas Bird Count and by banding the chicks.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Zendaya traded her engagement ring for a simple gold band at the event; though it's not been confirmed by them, it's rumored that the A-list couple has already tied the knot.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
The fidelity to the band’s history makes the music feel stagnant.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
Verb
One common option is banding or rubber band ligation.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Scientists now monitor the species' population through citizen science projects like the Christmas Bird Count and by banding the chicks.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for band
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In the 2024 season, Wimsatt’s first with the CGA after a career in education, caddies completed 700 loops between Memorial Day and Labor Day.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
13 June 2026
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The local loop extends to suppliers.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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But many were reopened after Pappas Restaurants acquired the chain.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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According to the company’s website, the business sells precious and semi-precious crystal pendants, carvings and chains.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Gelof extended his hitting streak to 23 games — the longest active run in the majors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Clark and Indiana entered Thursday's contest riding a five-game winning streak, but the Dream ended it with a 108-101 win in Indianapolis.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The live 10-piece orchestra is housed under the stage out of sight for the entire show.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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Hershberger lived in Gladstone and taught orchestra at Oak Park High School and Antioch Middle School in the North Kansas City School District, the district confirmed, playing the trumpet in his spare time.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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England’s World Cup team received a loud cheer from fans on Saturday afternoon as the players ran onto Victory Field at Swope Soccer Village.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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OutKick/Fox News Digital asked Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson before the game whether the team had talked to Wembanyama about the anthem discussion and whether Wembanyama would be on the floor for the anthem before Game 5.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Video and images of about 150 strikes against Russian fuel tankers, trucks and other vehicles have been geolocated and analyzed by French open-source analyst Clément Molin and the volunteer-run OSINT group Geoconfirmed, as well as CNN’s OSINT team.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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After dark on Thursday, Venus will be close to the Beehive Cluster — an open cluster of 100 stars — with binoculars allowing both to be seen in the same field of view.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Families, friend groups and couples are huddled in clusters, scrolling on phones or taking pictures of the Italian restaurant’s red signage that boasts a history dating to 1956.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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She was found under the bed, wrapped in a blanket and concealed by life vests.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The treat features McDonald's signature apple filling, wrapped in a golden, fried crust.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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