1
as in tieing
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport
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2
as in bandaging
to cover with a bandage
bind the wound to stop the bleeding
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3
as in tying
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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Recent Examples of binding
James Factora, Them, 26 Feb. 2025
In the case of cellulose bags, those may have greater surface area, and thus more binding sites, than the synthetic materials.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024
It isn’t yet known whether this binding is a good thing in designing an effective vaccine, but Brown said future studies should answer that question.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
Without limitation, decisions of the Sponsor are final and binding in all matters related to this paragraph.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
However, the resolutions are not legally binding, and don’t guarantee that SCOTUS will reconsider Obergefell.
—James Factora, Them, 26 Feb. 2025
In the case of cellulose bags, those may have greater surface area, and thus more binding sites, than the synthetic materials.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
Snowboard bindings are built and advertised toward specific snowboard riding styles.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024
It isn’t yet known whether this binding is a good thing in designing an effective vaccine, but Brown said future studies should answer that question.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
The secret is killing them and binding them, keeping them together, which is a crazy dynamic.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
Without limitation, decisions of the Sponsor are final and binding in all matters related to this paragraph.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding
Adjective
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If enough valid petition signatures are filed by Aug. 4, the recall election could take place sometime in January or early February 2026.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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In one case, a German citizen with a valid green card was reportedly held at Boston Logan International Airport and placed in a detention facility.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Other factors, like temperature, limited air circulation, low humidity levels and irritating substances including biosensors and tape can also affect an astronaut's skin, the Biomedicines report states.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Outside, a school bus lay on its side, hurled against the building by the storm, with yellow caution tape keeping onlookers at a distance.—
Robert Shackelford,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lamar Jackson led a furious final push down the field, capped with Isaiah Likely’s spectacular would-be game-tying touchdown snag.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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With a second-quarter 3-pointer, Herro extended his career best streak of games with at least one 3-pointer to 69, tying Duncan Robinson’s franchise record, a record set in 2021.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Trump administration will be revoking the legal status of hundreds of thousands of Latin American and Haitian migrants welcomed into the U.S. under a Biden-era sponsorship process, urging them to self-deport or face arrest and removal by deportation agents.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The future of digital governance The legal battle over platform regulation is not confined to the current battle between U.S.-based platforms and Brazil.—
Camille Grenier,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The straps lock in place and give me that extra assurance that my lunch isn’t going to cause a scene on the subway.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2025
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The matching leather strap is adjustable, making this bag flexible enough for both crossbody and over-the-shoulder wear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The city of Providence continues to be good to Pitino, who famously led Providence College to the Final Four in 1987 toward the beginning of his storied career.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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And snood size is the quickest, easiest way for a hen to gauge whether the gobbler strutting his stuff in front of her is a good genetic candidate for her future poults.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Treatment Based on Cause For a small cut, antibiotic ointment and a bandage will be sufficient.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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The third time the camera finds him, Quaid still has the cast and neck brace, in addition to new bruises and a bandage around his head.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Learn About The Town’s History With so many years under its belt, brushing up on Wheeling’s history can be a tall order.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Jon Jones defeated Stipe Miocic via knockout and did Trump's signature dance move, pointing to Trump and giving his UFC heavyweight championship belt to Trump to hold.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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