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as in ties
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport
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as in bandages
to cover with a bandage
bind the wound to stop the bleeding
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as in threads
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 pickles
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 chains
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 binds
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The seven-time Super Bowl champion has morphed into a glue guy, whose employment as a Fox Sports NFL television analyst, part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and key partner with Fanatics binds him with almost every major stakeholder in the Flag Football Classic and WrestleMania 42.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The decision establishes the final payment amount and binds both parties.
—James Gelfand, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
Randall Zúñiga, director of that country's Judicial Investigation Agency, said last year tests showed Miller Gardner had high levels of carboxyhemoglobin, a compound generated when carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin in the blood.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
How Icotyde Works to Treat Plaque Psoriasis Icotyde binds to the interleukin-23 (IL-23) receptor, blocking it and thus interrupting the signaling pathway in the body that drives inflammation.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Mar. 2026
What binds this coalition is opposition to Israel, to American power, and, increasingly, to Jews as symbols of both.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Finding these kinds of particles helps teach physicists about the strong force, which is the most powerful force in nature and binds hadrons together.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
But Lucero said the Minnesota Human Rights Act binds all ride-share companies, including Uber.
—Steve Karnowski, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Miller was tested for carboxyhemoglobin, a compound generated when carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin in the blood.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The seven-time Super Bowl champion has morphed into a glue guy, whose employment as a Fox Sports NFL television analyst, part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and key partner with Fanatics binds him with almost every major stakeholder in the Flag Football Classic and WrestleMania 42.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The decision establishes the final payment amount and binds both parties.
—James Gelfand, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
Randall Zúñiga, director of that country's Judicial Investigation Agency, said last year tests showed Miller Gardner had high levels of carboxyhemoglobin, a compound generated when carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin in the blood.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
How Icotyde Works to Treat Plaque Psoriasis Icotyde binds to the interleukin-23 (IL-23) receptor, blocking it and thus interrupting the signaling pathway in the body that drives inflammation.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Mar. 2026
What binds this coalition is opposition to Israel, to American power, and, increasingly, to Jews as symbols of both.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Finding these kinds of particles helps teach physicists about the strong force, which is the most powerful force in nature and binds hadrons together.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
But Lucero said the Minnesota Human Rights Act binds all ride-share companies, including Uber.
—Steve Karnowski, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
There’s a lot of deus ex machina resolution of tight binds, things that happen off-screen and are waved away.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for binds
Verb
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That human interest is the common link that ties together public and private space ambitions worldwide.—
Scott Solomon,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Robb Report ties the entity to Gu Fang, the wife of Chinese billionaire Xu Hang, co-founder of medical device manufacturer Mindray Medical, but Southern California News Group could not confirm that connection.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion ‘Was Gonna Eat This Anyway’ Megan Thee Stallion, who was publicly spotted combining Flamin’ Hot Cheetos with actual pickles before the partnership ever came together, is a genuine fan of the product (and flavor).—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Independents rise as chains face headwinds Keown said that while some chains have seen financial headwinds and store closures, independent pizzerias have been ascendant.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Motorists are advised to carry a complete winter storm emergency kit, including tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water and a first-aid kit.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The blackout means that those without access to Starlink or other ways to communicate have been cut off from communicating with the outside world, which also hampers the ability of Iranians to mobilize against the ruling regime.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Journeys that used to take entire seasons were being covered in single episodes, characters survived predicaments that once meant surefire death, and previously relevant factors like supplies, infrastructure, and alliances no longer mattered.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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Victorian novels made good use of the predicaments of second and third sons, who had to become ministers or soldiers or schemers, and daughters who needed to be married off according to age.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The officers had both men in handcuffs within seconds and recovered two semi-automatic guns along with four shell casings, prosecutors said.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Smovzh in handcuffs, flanked by masked officers – was published on the US Border Patrol’s official Instagram account.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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This propulsion system limits responsiveness and constrains the precision with which a drone can control its position and attitude simultaneously.—
Etiido Uko
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Inflation constrains monetary easing.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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To help resolve these dilemmas, European industry leaders are calling for government support, including subsidies and tax breaks, to level the playing field with Chinese competitors whose products come at unbeatable prices.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Binds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binds. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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