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as in to tie
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport
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as in to thread
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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as in pickle
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
with our vacation week fast approaching, and no arrangements for the care of our pets, we were in a serious bind
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as in chain
something that physically prevents free movement
the store owner held the would-be burglar in a makeshift bind until the police officers could arrive
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Recent Examples of bind
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The two then return to the shipping container, where the terrified, bloodied manager is still bound to a chair.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
James Jackson, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
These increasingly more potent parts have put manufacturers in a bind on pricing, and a plush metal build is arguably the least important aspect of any high-end laptop.
—PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
In a world where college athletes are university employees, athletes could be contractually bound to remain at a school.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The two then return to the shipping container, where the terrified, bloodied manager is still bound to a chair.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
Moments like that show why the Heat are in a tight bind standings-wise.
—James Jackson, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
These increasingly more potent parts have put manufacturers in a bind on pricing, and a plush metal build is arguably the least important aspect of any high-end laptop.
—PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bind
Verb
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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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Johnson is currently tied for 27th in the LIV Golf standings this season.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Weapons can inflict status effects such as bleeding, and players need to quickly bandage themselves or risk bleeding out.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Hours later, a selfie video of Le Vaughn — his hand bandaged up — in a hospital bed surfaced online.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pittsburgh's popular pickle-prominent party is returning this year.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Jon Hamm has found himself in quite the pickle.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The theater chain announced on social media that the special screenings will take place on Sunday, April 20.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tax Day is coming this week and restaurant chains across the country are offering customers freebies and discounts to celebrate the occasion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The lack of infrastructure continues to constrain theatrical revenues, particularly in Tier III and IV markets where potential audiences remain underserved.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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However, many organizations are constrained by a lack of resources and reach, creating challenges that impede nonprofit professionals’ ability to cultivate lasting change.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That first week after Mary’s release proved oddly healing for Karina.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even after the physical scars healed, I was left with emotional ones.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The uncertainty reflects the unique predicament for Senate Democrats.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Mar. 2025
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Alec Baldwin suffers from a classic New York predicament.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The office’s website lists limited in-person services, directing users to a general email address and noting that public outreach is confined to virtual tours since the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Musician and educator Harry Urata, confined to an internment camp after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, encountered Japanese-American workers who had processed sugar cane leaves on Hawaiian plantations since the late 19th and early 20th centuries.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Bind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bind. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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