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verb

ˈbīnd How to pronounce bind (audio)
Definition of bindnext
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as in to tie
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport

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as in to bandage
to cover with a bandage bind the wound to stop the bleeding

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as in to thread
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord bind the asparagus spears carefully before packing the bunches

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noun

1
as in pickle
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape with our vacation week fast approaching, and no arrangements for the care of our pets, we were in a serious bind

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as in chain
something that physically prevents free movement the store owner held the would-be burglar in a makeshift bind until the police officers could arrive

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Recent Examples of bind
Verb
Those with Proof of Registration can stay in Pakistan until June 30, while Afghans bound for third-country resettlement must also leave Islamabad and Rawalpindi by March 31. — Time, 31 Mar. 2025 Photographed by Dean Majd Photographed by Dean Majd Unlike casual ready-to-wear, traditional Islamic garments aren't bound by the same fleeting trend cycles often picked up by social media. — Tiana Randall, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
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That means employers in those industries are expected to be in a bind as Trump proceeds with mass deportations and limiting legal immigration. — Bryan Mena, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, the Senate Dems find themselves in quite the bind with less than 48 hours until a potential government shutdown. — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bind
  1. tie
  2. bandage
  3. pickle
  4. chain
  5. constrain
  6. heal
  7. predicament
  8. confine
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  • On a team in need of offense, Grimes answered the bell as a top scorer in the month of March, tying Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards for 11th in scoring at 26.6 points per game.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Then, a quick flurry from the other team, and the game was tied.
    — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of tie
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  • Weapons can inflict status effects such as bleeding, and players need to quickly bandage themselves or risk bleeding out.
    — Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Hours later, a selfie video of Le Vaughn — his hand bandaged up — in a hospital bed surfaced online.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of bandage
Noun
  • The sammy was a flavorful surprise, with a noticeably strong pickle and a soft pretzel bun.
    — Erin Alberty, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Seafood trim is used to enrich stocks and sauces, and housemade pickles and ferments reduce waste while adding layers of brightness to our dishes.
    — Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • The effects could ripple up the chain to textile makers and farmers as everyone seeks lower prices to save costs.
    — Marc Bain and Joan Kennedy, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
  • In the case of Tom’s, Schaden says teams are eager partners given the chain’s ability to bring in crowds even when there isn’t an event at the venue.
    — Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of chain
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  • The lack of infrastructure continues to constrain theatrical revenues, particularly in Tier III and IV markets where potential audiences remain underserved.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
  • However, many organizations are constrained by a lack of resources and reach, creating challenges that impede nonprofit professionals’ ability to cultivate lasting change.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of constrain
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  • The superdog drags our hero to his Fortress of Solitude, where his robot caretakers get to work healing him with the power of Earth's yellow sun.
    — Mike Miller, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • He is met by Automatons, who place him in a healing chamber.
    — Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of heal
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  • Chantelle and Kelly, two flight attendants on vacation in the U.K., spoke to Newsweek about their unique predicament.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • In the Heat’s case, the franchise’s unfortunate predicament stems mostly from personnel decisions involving veteran players, decisions largely made by team president Pat Riley with input from several others.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of predicament
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  • To be sure, such high school activism wasn’t confined to the war.
    — Made by History, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The auroral glow occurs because of the same basic interaction of solar particles interacting with the planet's atmosphere, but instead of being confined to the north and south poles, Neptune’s auroras are located at the planet’s mid-latitudes — roughly where South America is located on Earth.
    — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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