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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 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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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
Sam Sabin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
These rulings are binding on Congress, insulating members of Congress from the potential influence of machinating governors, who might otherwise seek to pressure their state’s representatives to lodge unfounded objections during the electoral-vote-counting process in Congress.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Sara Fischer, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
Seeing Purdy throw accurate rainbows puts defenses in a bind.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Yes, but: Operational issues were bound to happen Tuesday, state officials said.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
These rulings are binding on Congress, insulating members of Congress from the potential influence of machinating governors, who might otherwise seek to pressure their state’s representatives to lodge unfounded objections during the electoral-vote-counting process in Congress.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Between the lines: The politicization of fact-checking has played out in real time this election cycle, putting TV news networks in a bind.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
Seeing Purdy throw accurate rainbows puts defenses in a bind.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bind
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Boost’s fastest downloads, up to 1Gbps, come on phones such as Samsung’s Galaxy S24 that support four-channel carrier aggregation, in which the network ties multiple 5G channels together to maximize throughput.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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The Niners enter Sunday tied with the Rams for second in the NFC West at 4-4.Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Despite the incident, the reporter, Ryan Gamboa, continued covering the event after being bandaged by Kunce and was then treated for a minor injury at a hospital.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement In an interview with ABC7, Deasy appears battered, with a bloody forehead and bandaged and bruised arms.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Wonderfully fried chicken thighs with hot sauce, chipotle aioli, coleslaw and pickles — so satisfying.Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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The McRib sandwich, which consists of seasoned boneless pork slathered in BBQ sauce with onions and pickles, made a comeback this week for a limited time in the UK.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2024
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Their cutbacks on spending forced a reckoning among restaurants, with fast-food brands like McDonald’s leaning into value menus and full-service chains like Red Lobster embarking on ambitious makeovers.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Taco Bell has been proactive in using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram (META) to engage with users, and the Tex-Mex chain has even gone so far as to let customers vote through the Taco Bell app on which menu items should make a comeback.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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But federal oversight has been limited, constrained by priorities, authority, and by a lack of resources.Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the late 1970s, oil supply was constrained by OPEC and war.Linsey Miller, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dave Grohl’s wife Jordyn Blum is healing after her husband’s shocking baby announcement.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Everything was petroleum-based and not actually healing his lips.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Funding cliff This is not the first time the SSA has faced an insolvency predicament, with the early 1980s being another crunch time for the government agency.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Francis stands strong, mocking Sofia and her family, firmly believing that her son will get her out of her current predicament.Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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The growth of these criminal networks fosters environments where violence against law enforcement and conservationists becomes commonplace … and crucially, this crisis is not confined to any one region.Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The facility has been under near-constant lockdowns, leaving detainees confined to their cells for extended periods without access to visits, phone calls, showers, or recreation.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Bind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bind. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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