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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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The Who have parted ways with Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr and the band’s drummer since 1996, in what appears to be a dispute over his playing at the group’s concert last month at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
David Cuillier, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Young debuted the Chrome Hearts band during a show last year and has said an album from the group is tentatively slated for release in April.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
That honor typically goes to the band’s Greatest Hits compilation, which seems to have permanent real estate on at least one U.K. ranking.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The Who have parted ways with Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr and the band’s drummer since 1996, in what appears to be a dispute over his playing at the group’s concert last month at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
The organization banded with the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors to create Sunshine Sunday each March to promote the right to know.
—David Cuillier, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Young debuted the Chrome Hearts band during a show last year and has said an album from the group is tentatively slated for release in April.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2025
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Cheese Sticks Individually wrapped cheese sticks are a portable, high-protein snack option that can be paired with other high-protein foods, like eggs and turkey sticks.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Formed from improved and ultra-stable memory foam, wrapped in high-quality synthetic leather, the ear pads eradicate foam rolling to ensure a more consistent fit and longer service life.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Eligibility for premium subsidies for insurance plans sold in Affordable Care Act marketplaces is also tied to the official poverty level.—
Arthur Allen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Aberg played every major as a pro for the first time last year, tying for 12th at the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, and finishing second at the Masters.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Within seconds, their left forward Pam Woodworth, 72, streaked past three Togolese defenders, white ponytail flopping.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite being undersized at almost every position against a streaking Arkansas team, the Red Raiders charged back down the stretch behind clutch play on both ends.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Hiking here rewards you with panoramic views of the coastline, where hawks circle overhead and the scent of sagebrush floats on the breeze.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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The boys board a rescue boat and pull five souls off the Flicka’s rescue dinghy, all while sharks circle and buck.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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Alex Bump, the team’s biggest star and Flyers-bound forward, was kept without a goal in the last two games.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Malone says that restrictive behaviour around eating would typically be seen more widely at this time of the season, with players bound for warmer climates in the summer and wanting their physique to stand up to public scrutiny.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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