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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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After a stunning Game 1 blowout followed by a defensive struggle out of the 1990s, the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves playoff series will relocate to the Twin Cities, tied 1-1.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Secondary Trey Amos, Mississippi Amos (6-1, 195) led Ole Miss with 13 passes defended and tied for the team lead with three interceptions.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
25 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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His swirling, circling Ophüls-like camera movements and magenta-to-mauve tonal shifts create an atmosphere sensitive to morning-after regret.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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Several of the words on the back have letters circled in red.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Caffeine boosts energy by blocking a neurotransmitter, called adenosine, from binding to receptors in the brain.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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And even when schools have large endowments, the individual funds that compose them are bound by a wide array of restrictions.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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