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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
Associated Press, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025
That alone accounts for lots of people who are bound to do better with supportive kicks versus barefoot, not to mention anyone with diabetes or another condition affecting their feet, Dr. Ward notes.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
Sensing the Heat is in a bind, other teams have presented Miami with unappealing offers.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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His family later saw footage of Shem Tov, bound in the back of the militants’ truck.
—Associated Press, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025
That alone accounts for lots of people who are bound to do better with supportive kicks versus barefoot, not to mention anyone with diabetes or another condition affecting their feet, Dr. Ward notes.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
The city put itself in a bind by increasing rank-and-file police officer wages without providing comparable increases to supervisory ranks, Vallelong said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
Sensing the Heat is in a bind, other teams have presented Miami with unappealing offers.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bind
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The Trump administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement, and instead trusts them to use common sense.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, Maryland tied for No. 128 nationally in sacks and tied for 71st in tackles for loss.—
Grace Raynor,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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After sedating the bobcat, veterinary staff took X-rays and bandaged her paws, according to the nonprofit.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Feb. 2025
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Juliette's dad, Dr. Nichols, makes his way down past the barricade under false pretenses, past the Raiders, and administers aid to Kennedy by safely plucking out the offending projectile and bandaging the wound.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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The company mentioned Pinterest naming pickles as a top trend for 2025 as another reason for the new flavor.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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So what makes this gentle would-be romance between a bookstore clerk and a pickle vendor so timeless, so endlessly appealing?—
Jason Bailey,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Denny’s is closing dozens of restaurants The American diner is closing at least 30 of its restaurants as part of the struggling chain’s plans to jumpstart growth.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Bottom line Travelers looking for the best boutique stay no longer need to avoid the big chains.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Contemporary moviemakers are constrained by similar market forces.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Most of the import levies likely would be passed by companies to consumers through higher prices, while the immigration crackdown probably would constrain the labor supply, driving up wages that also set off price increases, Moody’s Analytics has said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Maybe your motive was to overcome a particular phobia, say, or heal from a really bad breakup.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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Fundamental research in the biology of branching helps cure cardiovascular diseases and cancer, design materials that can heal themselves and predict how trees will respond to a changing climate.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Compounding the sector’s overall predicament was the collapse of the federal government in December, forcing snap elections scheduled for Feb. 23.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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Much like the Europeans, Trump looks at the Taiwanese and has little sympathy with their predicament.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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Muskies, on the other hand, are mostly confined to a small portion of North America.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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Where to look? Startups often confine their hiring efforts to local talent, but expanding the search to a global scale can yield exceptional, cost-effective options.—
Elena Volotovskaya,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Bind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bind. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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