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
Reuters, NBC news, 20 May 2025
Breadon’s objection blocked a vote on the matter and automatically sent the resolution, which is not legally binding and thus symbolic in nature, to a Council committee for a potential hearing.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Observing the homemade wooden skis with iron bindings gives you a greater appreciation for modern technology and materials.
—Gigi Ragland, The Denver Post, 14 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
After three years of negotiations, the legally binding pact was adopted by the World Health Assembly in Geneva.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 May 2025
Breadon’s objection blocked a vote on the matter and automatically sent the resolution, which is not legally binding and thus symbolic in nature, to a Council committee for a potential hearing.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
Noun
The fragment was uncovered in 1978 and was preserved, likely by accident, in the binding of a book found in the library at Hereford Cathedral.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Observing the homemade wooden skis with iron bindings gives you a greater appreciation for modern technology and materials.
—Gigi Ragland, The Denver Post, 14 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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According to the airline, this sale is valid on flights departing between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2025.—
Andrew Kunesh,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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On Wednesday at 1:31 p.m. the NWS Reno NV released a lake wind advisory valid for Thursday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Lake Tahoe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Stock photo of crime scene tape from a shooting in Royal Oak, Michigan, on May 14, 2018.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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It can be repaired with heavy-duty, water-resistant tape specifically designed for PVC rafts.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 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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In order to pay his legal costs, AJ prepares to sell off some of his assets, which include the Airbnb.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
1 June 2025
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Ethics are now a bore since unethical behavior can always be papered over with tricks such as deceptive statistics and abstruse legal arguments.—
Cory Franklin,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The straps are made from a sturdy synthetic leather alternative that holds its shape more than other softer materials, but the interior of the straps and insoles are still lined with a light suede that’s gentle on the skin and comfy for full-day wear.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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The strap between the toes still gives you that classic flip-flop look and feel, plus there’s plenty of support from a cork footbed that molds to your feet.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Final Thoughts If Chianti Classico once lived in the shadow of its own stereotypes—rustic or simple, a table wine for casual occasions—its best wines today reflect something far more compelling.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Next, put on your earring, piercing through the bandage before securing the back of the earring.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Compression bandages: Place a compression bandage over the affected area to keep pressure on the injury and reduce swelling.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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China is set to launch its second Tianwen deep space exploration mission late May, targeting both a near-Earth asteroid and a main belt comet, Space News reports.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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Accessories include a Fedora hat, ribbon belts with a V-logo buckles, kerchiefs and charm necklaces.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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