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as in chain
something that physically prevents free movement
numerous bands of plastic held the toy securely in the box
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as in orchestra
a usually large group of musicians playing together
that band is looking for a new singer
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a band of explorers
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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a band of songbirds
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as in to wrap
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
banded the waist of the dress with a matching belt
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as in to tie
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord
banded the newspapers together for delivery
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Recent Examples of band
Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Osbourne served as the lead vocalist for Black Sabbath until his dismissal from the band in 1979, when he was replaced by Ronnie James Dio.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 22 July 2025
Christine Yu, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
Fans in the United States quickly turned the track into a proper win, earning the boy band its first appearance on the Hot 100 this frame.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Noun
West Ham, who last year removed concession tickets from bands one to four — those seats closest to the pitch — have now reinstated those options after facing significant fan discontent.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Osbourne served as the lead vocalist for Black Sabbath until his dismissal from the band in 1979, when he was replaced by Ronnie James Dio.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 22 July 2025
Verb
Place your yoga strap or band around your right foot, holding one end of the strap in each hand.
—Christine Yu, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
Fans in the United States quickly turned the track into a proper win, earning the boy band its first appearance on the Hot 100 this frame.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for band
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Open up the panels for a cooler, roomier feel, or layer in more blankets and wrap it up tight on chillier nights.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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As guests arrived, they were treated to tote bags filled with various goodies, including fresh baguettes wrapped in personalized tissue paper designed by Mariee Ami's vice president of graphic design, Mary Baugh, who was behind all of the wedding artwork.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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This small, daily action, tied to a routine cue, builds consistency, reduces reliance on motivation and strengthens willpower over time.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Newcomer The Studio season one just tied The Bear’s season-two comedy record with 23 nominations of its own.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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The nerves were palpable throughout before Vondroušová streaked away with the deciding set, taking the match 7-6 (12-10), 4-6, 6-2.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The presidential residence now features a large painting of Trump pumping his right fist in the air with blood streaked across his face after being shot.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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The recorded flight path shows the aircraft circled a few times before landing.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The plane returned less than an hour after takeoff, circling twice before landing back at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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This obviously matters because billions of people use Google, meaning that AI Mode is bound to be highly trafficked.—
Nancy Marshall,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But now the City Council has advanced a binding resolution using a power granted under City Charter for the first time ever.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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