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
Sam Corbin, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
These can also be used as standard strap bindings in situations where that might be more advantageous.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
Read the fine print A loan agreement is a binding contract.
—Quinlan Grim, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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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
Backing, basting, bias and binding were other B words that didn’t make the final cut.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
These can also be used as standard strap bindings in situations where that might be more advantageous.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
Researchers revealed that the molecular docking analysis results provided important insights into the binding affinities of PHA synthase enzyme-substrate complexes across different genera.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
Read the fine print A loan agreement is a binding contract.
—Quinlan Grim, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding
Adjective
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On Monday at 8:22 p.m. a beach hazards statement was released by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid for Tuesday between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2025
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Gun owners must show a valid FOID card to receive a gun safe, the release noted.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Eventually the band banter established that the song might’ve been deemed tricky due to having too many chords, which led to a recollection of Wiedlin having once put tape markers on her guitar as cheats.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Kind of felt like slow motion, got his head up and put it on my tape.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 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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Trump and various White House officials have repeatedly floated the idea of sending U.S. citizens to El Salvador and other places -- something legal experts have said would be flatly unconstitutional.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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After years of legal battles over a slew of building code violations, the owners of the Libby, McNeill and Libby building in Blue Island transferred ownership to the city under an agreement approved by the City Council Tuesday.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On Black Friday last year, with the Chiefs and Raiders reserved for a national TV audience, quarterback Patrick Mahomes slammed a football between his hands and angrily unfastened his chin strap before yelling toward the sideline.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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The masks come with two straps that go over your head and neck to keep a tight seal.—
Lisa Wood Shapiro,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Later in the hospital, the toddler was so covered in bandages, his grandmother had only his belly button to recognize him.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Associated Press video showed the mother, wrapped in bandages, cradling her daughter one last time in the hospital bed.—
Isaac Scharf,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These winds exist throughout the year across the tropical belt.—
Christophe Lavaysse,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2025
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In the rematch, Nunes regained the belt and evened the score with a unanimous decision victory in July 2022.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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