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
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
This language is arguably more binding even than NATO’s common defense pledge, Article 5, and Russia already agreed not to stand in the way of Ukraine’s EU membership during the 2022 talks.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Emily also noted the awkward placement of some of the photos, showing that some were featured directly in the middle of the book's binding.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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
Because digital signatures are just as binding as handwritten signatures in most circumstances, using any of the methods to create an electronic signature helps get your important documents signed and emailed.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
This language is arguably more binding even than NATO’s common defense pledge, Article 5, and Russia already agreed not to stand in the way of Ukraine’s EU membership during the 2022 talks.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
The man eventually loosened the binding on one of the woman’s hands and left.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Emily also noted the awkward placement of some of the photos, showing that some were featured directly in the middle of the book's binding.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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
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Lyft is offering $25 vouchers, valid for two trips, to 500 customers from now (January 10) until midnight on January 15.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Jan. 2025
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While there are valid concerns about intellectual property, national security, and predatory trade practices from China, upcoming tariff issues require nuanced solutions that don’t punish US industry.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Apply a facial tape strip to your cheek then place into buffer solution.Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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In tapes and installations form the ’70s, Steina uses synthesizers, computers, and more to cause her images to warp, strobe, and disassemble, effectively reordering what visual art can look like in real time.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Mars is just one week away from tying Taylor Swift, who has led the tally for 36 frames throughout her nearly two-decade-long career.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Still, a year before her record-tying stint at the Olympics, she was diagnosed with two incurable kidney diseases that almost stopped her in her tracks.Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adding to the company's legal woes, MyPillow representatives were notably absent at a court hearing last month aimed at addressing the payment dispute.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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This week's flurry of legal activity echoed Trump's efforts to delay his trial last year, with his lawyers racing to the state court system's Appellate Division on successive days, only to be denied.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sam Edelman Michaela Mary Jane Flat These genuine leather flats have a thicker strap and a chunky gold buckle across the foot.Clint Davis, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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These ‘mini telescopes’ are easy to carry, usually in a pouch or a bag, with many being supplied with a wrist strap.Jamie Carter, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Apres All good ski adventures deserve a good après, and Rossland excels in this category.Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Mortensen finished the vulnerable clip by showing off his post-op hairline in the car, a bandage wrapped around the transplant site.Bailey Richards, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Emilia wakes up in a hospital bed wrapped in bandages, quasi-mummified.Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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But with just 219 big-league innings and one major surgery under his belt, Crochet currently doesn't deserve a top-of-market contract.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Paul Heyman told Cody Rhodes that Roman Reigns intends to win the Royal Rumble and get his belt back.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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