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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
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 June 2025
After taking a break from the band for a couple of years following a family fallout in 2016, the sisters mended their complicated relationship and returned to touring.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Of course, the ultimate Survivor Ponderosa musical act of all time would be Heroes vs. Villains jury band the Dragonz, comprised of Coach, JT, and Courtney — a group so legendary that the band inspired a super exhaustive oral history.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Finneas has formed a new band with singer Ashe, The Favors, with the duo’s debut slated for release this fall.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 June 2025
After taking a break from the band for a couple of years following a family fallout in 2016, the sisters mended their complicated relationship and returned to touring.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Verb
The reality series began on ABC in 2000, with Lou Pearlman, the man behind the boy bands the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, forming the group O-Town on the show.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Of course, the ultimate Survivor Ponderosa musical act of all time would be Heroes vs. Villains jury band the Dragonz, comprised of Coach, JT, and Courtney — a group so legendary that the band inspired a super exhaustive oral history.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for band
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Phineas and Ferb is officially returning to the Disney Channel after wrapping its fourth season in 2015.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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The decision comes shortly after the two shows wrapped their 2024-25 seasons: Alert aired its last episode on May 27, and The Cleaning Lady finished up on June 3.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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Well, as referenced above, the United States was coming out of a nasty recession tied to the crisis in the mortgage market.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The investment fund tied to the Qatari state has spent billions on the operations and players.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
31 May 2025
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Compilation footage shows the moment a meteor/fireball streaked across the sky in Maoming City, Guangdong Province, ChinaOn the evening of May 28, 2025, there was a loud bang in the sky, and a super bright fire meteor suddenly descended over the urban area of Maoming!.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
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Twin telescopes, pointed in different directions on the spacecraft, scanned the sky, capturing optical light that streaked across its field of view.—
Katrina Miller,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Right Now And don’t skip a walk around the city walls—a 1.2-mile stretch circling the Old Town.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Union demonstrators demanding passage of the bill greeted lawmakers outside the Capitol in the morning, circling a corner of the parking lot used by the governor and top legislative leaders.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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Many foliage are pot bound and need a new but slightly larger container. 76.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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However, most brands are unwilling to pay that premium, which leaves creators undervalued and legally bound to work that continues to generate brand ROI long after payment has cleared.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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