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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3
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
Tetiana Kyselova, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2025
Decisions of judges are made in their sole discretion and are final and binding.
—Time For Kids, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024
It isn’t yet known whether this binding is a good thing in designing an effective vaccine, but Brown said future studies should answer that question.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
Without limitation, decisions of the Sponsor are final and binding in all matters related to this paragraph.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Ultimately, everyone who ought to have been held accountable to the agreements was left with little clarity about whether the agreements were legally binding.
—Tetiana Kyselova, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2025
Decisions of judges are made in their sole discretion and are final and binding.
—Time For Kids, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
Snowboard bindings are built and advertised toward specific snowboard riding styles.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024
It isn’t yet known whether this binding is a good thing in designing an effective vaccine, but Brown said future studies should answer that question.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
The secret is killing them and binding them, keeping them together, which is a crazy dynamic.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
Without limitation, decisions of the Sponsor are final and binding in all matters related to this paragraph.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding
Adjective
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West, in the interview with The New Republic, disputed the merits of his suspension, saying his methods are valid because other people have used them.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
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On Monday at 4:31 a.m. a high wind watch was issued by the NWS Hanford CA valid from Wednesday 11 a.m. until Friday 5 p.m.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, Sanko’s co-worker, Michael Bisping, said at the start of the contest that Ruffy’s defense had been suspect from that tape the former UFC champ had viewed in preparation for calling the DWCS bout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Expand All Sergio Pino’s attorney and family members appeared somber as they were relegated behind police tape along with reporters and TV crews on a muggy morning in Coral Gables as the FBI raided the prominent developer’s house on Tuesday.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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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When splitting retirement plans, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a legal document that is used to facilitate the split.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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But, every time the legal system failed one of her clients, her faith in it was rattled.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The versatile spring-forward piece can be used as a handheld bag or as a crossbody with a detachable strap.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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From a $7 luggage strap to secure your belongings to a four-pack of AirTags to keep tabs on your bags, this St. Patrick’s Day sale is made for travelers.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick, $52 Ahead, find the nine medium-coverage foundations that have a permanent place in makeup artists’ kits (and in Allure editors’ hearts) and prepare to put your best face forward.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Quaid does his best, but the blankness of his character’s canvas is overwhelming.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Police said the animal is expected to make a full recovery after long-term bandage care and pain management.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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Compression: Apply an elastic bandage to support the ankle and control swelling.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The categories in which it has been registered mean it can be licensed to pretty much anything that can be sold, whether that is a belt buckle, soap-bubble wands or non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other digital assets.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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She’s also flipped the script by adding belts over winter coats and taking a bold stance in favor of wearing leggings as pants by dressing them up with a stiletto and a structured blouse.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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