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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 predicaments
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
Julia Sullivan, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
Among its many benefits, soluble fiber binds to cholesterol in your small intestine, blocking its absorption.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Our instincts for conformity seem particularly strong around food, a social glue that binds us to one another and to our shared past.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 27 Nov. 2024
There isn’t an invisible thread that binds everything in terms of genre or subject matter or a particular type of character.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
Lectins are a type of protein that binds to carbohydrates and resist being broken down in the gut, which can lead to digestion issues including stomach pain, bloating, gas and diarrhea, per Harvard.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
What binds and separates generations of families.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
One method garnering a great deal of attention relies on directly linking the microRNA to a ligand, a kind of small molecule that binds to specific proteins on the surface of cells.
—Andrea Kasinski, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024
Cho is the agent that binds them all together.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2024
Verb
While a cold or flu virus usually only affects your respiratory tract, COVID binds to things called ACE2 receptors that can be found all over, from your gut to your brain.
—Julia Sullivan, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
Among its many benefits, soluble fiber binds to cholesterol in your small intestine, blocking its absorption.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Our instincts for conformity seem particularly strong around food, a social glue that binds us to one another and to our shared past.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 27 Nov. 2024
There isn’t an invisible thread that binds everything in terms of genre or subject matter or a particular type of character.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
Lectins are a type of protein that binds to carbohydrates and resist being broken down in the gut, which can lead to digestion issues including stomach pain, bloating, gas and diarrhea, per Harvard.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
What binds and separates generations of families.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
One method garnering a great deal of attention relies on directly linking the microRNA to a ligand, a kind of small molecule that binds to specific proteins on the surface of cells.
—Andrea Kasinski, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024
Cho is the agent that binds them all together.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for binds
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Get your little buns, get your little pickles, a fun mustard or two, delightful.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Highly acidic foods like pickles and tomatoes will react with the can after an extended period of time, causing both taste and texture changes so pay particularly close attention to expiration dates on these items.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Chief among these dilemmas is the portrayal of violence.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Some of the challenges include balancing business goals with ethical considerations, facing dilemmas when pressured to cut corners or prioritize short-term gains and incurring costs and time delays to ethically source supply chains.Ken Sterling, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The tour also brought the pop star closer to millions of fans, who came out in droves with friendship bracelets and homemade costumes — two of which the Kelce brothers reacted to on New Heights.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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But while ponytail holders and bobby pins might fare well when given the clear Ziploc baggie treatment, delicate bracelets, earrings, and necklaces can quickly get knotted with other pieces if they’re not separated.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Lamenting this aspect of ourselves is like lamenting the spot in our eyes where the optic nerve attaches to the retina.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the Sling itself attaches to Yeti coolers for extra storage and packing convenience.Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Binds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binds. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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