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
Reuters, NBC news, 20 May 2025
Breadon’s objection blocked a vote on the matter and automatically sent the resolution, which is not legally binding and thus symbolic in nature, to a Council committee for a potential hearing.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Observing the homemade wooden skis with iron bindings gives you a greater appreciation for modern technology and materials.
—Gigi Ragland, The Denver Post, 14 Jan. 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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Adjective
After three years of negotiations, the legally binding pact was adopted by the World Health Assembly in Geneva.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 May 2025
Breadon’s objection blocked a vote on the matter and automatically sent the resolution, which is not legally binding and thus symbolic in nature, to a Council committee for a potential hearing.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
Noun
The fragment was uncovered in 1978 and was preserved, likely by accident, in the binding of a book found in the library at Hereford Cathedral.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Observing the homemade wooden skis with iron bindings gives you a greater appreciation for modern technology and materials.
—Gigi Ragland, The Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
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According to the airline, this sale is valid on flights departing between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2025.—
Andrew Kunesh,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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On Wednesday at 1:31 p.m. the NWS Reno NV released a lake wind advisory valid for Thursday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Lake Tahoe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Now, these stocks are individually showing signs of downside exhaustion, and because healthcare stocks generally hold defensive properties, their relative performance should improve in a weaker tape.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Bring two round glass flasks, volleyball-sized but with the air vacuumed out, wrapped in surgical tape for safety.—
Ashley Braun,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 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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Potential resources include applying for free or discounted hospital services, legal advice and consumer counseling.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Wendy McMahon, the president and CEO of CBS News, abruptly resigned from her position in the midst of a legal faceoff between parent company Paramount and President Donald Trump.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The strap between the toes still gives you that classic flip-flop look and feel, plus there’s plenty of support from a cork footbed that molds to your feet.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The straps are made from a sturdy synthetic leather alternative that holds its shape more than other softer materials, but the interior of the straps and insoles are still lined with a light suede that’s gentle on the skin and comfy for full-day wear.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The news comes on the heels of THR’s 58 SoCal Journalism Awards nominations, including best website and three journalist of the year noms.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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Here are 5 of the best Our best wishes on a safe start to the day.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Next, put on your earring, piercing through the bandage before securing the back of the earring.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Compression bandages: Place a compression bandage over the affected area to keep pressure on the injury and reduce swelling.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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China is set to launch its second Tianwen deep space exploration mission late May, targeting both a near-Earth asteroid and a main belt comet, Space News reports.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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Her ensemble also featured a black floor-length gown with exaggerated shoulders and a turquoise bow belt extending into a floor-grazing sash.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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“Binding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binding. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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