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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
Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
The band won Pop/Rock New Artist at the AMAs thirty years ago in 1996.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
She was then banded, released back into the wild in 2022 and monitored from afar by researchers at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
After years on hiatus as Rucker became a solo country star, the band reunited in 2019 for a tour and album, and toured again in 2024.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
The band won Pop/Rock New Artist at the AMAs thirty years ago in 1996.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Verb
In recent days, Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino, and bands Beach Bunny and Wednesday, also have left the agency, Deadline reported.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
She was then banded, released back into the wild in 2022 and monitored from afar by researchers at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for band
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As her behavior becomes increasingly troubling and self-destructive, Bear realizes he’s trapped in her jealous loop, the only way out through death.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Nearby were photos of Saint-Hilaire in happier times shown on an endless loop.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Family Dollar was cordoned off with chain link fencing, a small American flag placed on the fence.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Bode makes an impromptu decision to offer up his father's ring, which he's been wearing on a chain around his neck.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander will look to continue the regular-season streak next season after being held below 20 points three times during this postseason.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Dale Long went hitless for the Pirates, ending his major league record streak of home runs in eight consecutive games.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Nature’s orchestra lulled me into a tranquil slumber.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The fest also takes place at a time of year when other classical performances have died down — after the big orchestras and opera companies, like the Colorado Symphony, have ended their seasons, and before the major summer events start up around July 4.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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However, Iran’s national team — which has faced heightened scrutiny leading up to this summer’s World Cup — recently learned it will not be based in the United States once the tournament begins.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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The drenching forced a 41-minute delay before the teams resumed to begin the third inning.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
24 May 2026
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Some groups came out in support of the update, however, including Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Jacob Coleman, the conservative advocacy group’s Minnesota director, said the convention marked the display’s debut.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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No sweeping declarations should be made about the 2026 Packers over the next cluster of workouts and practices, but the next couple of weeks can perhaps provide a baseline of what to expect come training camp.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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These gorgeous flower clusters come in shades of white, blue, pink and purple and bloom throughout several seasons.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Do not skip the ghindara no saikyo-yaki—a fillet of black cod marinated for 72 hours and cooked in sake, and wrapped in a Japanese magnolia leaf.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Their masters stood nearby, traders in thick mantle coats with handkerchiefs wrapped round their heads, smoking and chatting in French.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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