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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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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Unlike in the Security Council, its resolutions are not legally binding, but instead are seen as a measure of world opinion.
—Arkansas Online, 5 June 2025
Lauren Harvey, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
These products—sometimes called postpartum belly wraps or abdominal binders—definitely aren’t new, though: Belly binding has been practiced for centuries in Thailand, Mexico, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and elsewhere to support a new mother’s healing.
—Kathleen Felton, SELF, 6 May 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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Verb
Look for a binding machine that offers both electric binding and electric punching capabilities.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Unlike in the Security Council, its resolutions are not legally binding, but instead are seen as a measure of world opinion.
—Arkansas Online, 5 June 2025
Adjective
The company then proceeded to strip the books’ bindings, cut their pages and scan them into digital and machine-readable forms, according to the decision.
—Lauren Harvey, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
These products—sometimes called postpartum belly wraps or abdominal binders—definitely aren’t new, though: Belly binding has been practiced for centuries in Thailand, Mexico, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and elsewhere to support a new mother’s healing.
—Kathleen Felton, SELF, 6 May 2025
Noun
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
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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This may be valid in stable environments, but when the ground shifts — through technological disruption, changing consumer behavior or global shocks — those once-reliable patterns can quickly become traps.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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On Sunday at 1:46 a.m. a lake wind advisory was issued by the NWS Reno NV valid for Monday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The packaging — centered around a collage-style tape motif — was intentionally designed to evoke the DIY aesthetic of teen bedrooms and skateboard decks.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In early 1951 and 1952, Guthrie recorded these songs himself using one microphone on a reel-to-reel tape machine at his family’s two-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, New York.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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As machine learning systems become capable of astonishing feats—drafting legal briefs, diagnosing diseases, predicting consumer churn—our natural tendency is to trust them.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The restoration follows several efforts by the Trump administration to end legal protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants, including more than 200,000 Haitians who entered the U.S. under a Biden-era humanitarian parole program.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The sandals have a sturdy thong-style strap, a soft rubber footbed, and a non-slip sole.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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With adjustable straps, a lightweight cork sole, and a soft leather upper, these sandals are the perfect comfortable choice for any trip.—
Lola Méndez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But that wasn’t enough for a gambler who watched him best Paul Skenes.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
Noun
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If your open wounds and cuts could come in contact with salt water, brackish water or raw or undercooked seafood, cover them with a waterproof bandage.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Don’t swim with an open wound – or at least make sure it’s completely covered with a waterproof bandage to protect both you and others.—
Lisa Cuchara,
The Conversation,
23 July 2025
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With a full offseason under its belt, the group can go back to the drawing board and find new ways to aid Morgan and Tilis in their mission to build the best football product possible.—
Mike Kaye
July 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
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Then, in her ninth pro fight, Shields picked up the WBO middleweight belt with a 2019 decision over Christina Hammer.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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