band (together)

verb

Definition of band (together)next
1
as in to cooperate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end we're banding together to oppose the construction of one of those big-box stores in our town

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2
as in to unite
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members small farmers banded together to oppose the interests of the agricultural giants

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  1. cooperate
  2. unite
  3. collaborate
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  • Many sanctuary cities in California have refused to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The bottom line is that despite having APIs or connectivity of one kind or another, there isn’t an ironclad guarantee that the AGIs will opt to cooperate.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of cooperate
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  • For more than 50 years, the music industry has united around the Spirit of Life campaign, raising nearly $170 million to support City of Hope’s lifesaving research and care.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
  • As Messi’s team worked together seamlessly on the world’s biggest stage, so too must the team members within any organization—whether in sports or business—unite to achieve its goals.
    — PJ Bain, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of unite
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  • Final Advice While advanced analytic techniques are uncommon in CX practices today, CX programs and leaders should challenge themselves and find a path to facilitate, collaborate, or expand the CX mandate to pursue a more quantitative approach that will prepare them for the future of CX.
    — Forrester, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Alyson is also known for working with Halsey and has also collaborated with Avril Lavigne.
    — Renan Botelho, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Band (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band%20%28together%29. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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