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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
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
The new cash prompted a frank look at the Chuck E. Cheese model – including its iconic animatronic band, featuring Charles Entertainment Cheese and his friends.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
The group banded around the new slogan with a few more jokes, and some dramatic superhero music was used to score the new catchphrase.
—Luke Gentile, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Papa Roach and Rise Against Rock bands Papa Roach and Rise Against will perform at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Sunday, March 23.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
The new cash prompted a frank look at the Chuck E. Cheese model – including its iconic animatronic band, featuring Charles Entertainment Cheese and his friends.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
After almost 140 years, some of the home’s original remaining features include the casework moldings, gas fireplaces, bay windows, and quarter-sawn oak flooring with cherry banding.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
The group banded around the new slogan with a few more jokes, and some dramatic superhero music was used to score the new catchphrase.
—Luke Gentile, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Nov. 2024
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The skull weighed about 777 grams, equating to around 1.7 pounds, and was wrapped in a cream-colored cloth, according to the social media post.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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His woven serpent wraps around the store’s central atrium from the main floor, with the tree of life sprouting under and rising to the ceiling.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Makhachev's 15 wins in a row is also one away from tying the 16-fight win streak that was set by Anderson Silva.David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Jrue Holiday committed a costly late-game turnover and fouled Trae Young with the Celtics up two, allowing the Hawks star to tie the game with free throws.Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
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Three Pacers streaked the other way with no Heat players around them.Fred Katz, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Later, hands cuffed in the squad car, his body shakes as tears streak his face.Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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The topic of an engagement had been circling the couple for more than a year.Julia Moore, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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However, with Europe’s elite clubs always after young, ball-playing centre-backs, other sides will soon be circling.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Jubilee runs through early January 2026, so, if you are bound for Rome, book everything as far in advance as possible.Gary Stoller, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Removing such an important network from any team is bound to cause disruption to the team’s identity.Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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