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verb

ˈbīnd How to pronounce bind (audio)
Definition of bindnext
1
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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2
as in to bandage
to cover with a bandage bind the wound to stop the bleeding

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3
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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bind

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noun

1
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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2
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
Verb
Whichever of the rumors and leaks pan out, this product showcase is bound to be just as big, if not even bigger, than Apple’s previous fall 2026 unveilings of devices like the iPhone Duo and Apple HomeView. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026 It should not be bound by geography, lockstep career progression or a starting point. — Tim Brackney, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
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Perhaps the most significant bind Albania’s government finds itself in over the project is the country’s relationship with the European Union. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 Bats in a bind before births Before giving the bats the boot last year, the city didn’t build an alternative roosting habitat, which would have been challenging given the substantial size of the colony. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bind
  1. tie
  2. bandage
  3. pickle
  4. chain
  5. constrain
  6. heal
  7. predicament
  8. bracelet
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  • Sills said that a boater found Williams' empty boat tied to a railroad trestle close to Haslam's Marina on Wednesday morning.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Brewers hit 154 home runs this season, tied for the second-fewest in the majors.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of tie
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  • So that really helped me bandage those wounds from 1989, the fact that after all these years, there are people that still care pretty intensely about this movie.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Police then escorted Rajapaksa, who had one eye bandaged from recent surgery, to a vehicle to be taken to a jail.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of bandage
Noun
  • Most ingredients, including pickles and dressings, are made in-house.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Both bentos come with a sweet and salty cabbage salad, a slab of rice, crunchy green pickles, and a slice of orange.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
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  • People used to be able to fill up their tires for free at GetGo, but now the gas station chain charges $3.
    — Barry Pintar, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Council voted 11-3 to endorse the boycott of the popular coffee chain Starbucks, pledging not to buy any of its products until the company finalizes a fair contract with its unionized baristas.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of chain
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  • The resulting restrictions can, in turn, constrain power generation and hamper economic growth.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Data center suppliers Unlike the earlier days of the AI boom, semiconductor availability is no longer the major issue constraining compute supply, Musk said.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of constrain
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  • Eisenkot is campaigning on a promise to restore public trust in government, rebuild Israel’s security, and heal the divisions that have fractured the country.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Its purpose, Felix explained, was to heal both physical and psychic wounds.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of heal
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  • News of the rescue has gotten hundreds of reactions on social media, with many noting the dog’s predicament was heartbreaking.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Through one dangerous predicament after another, his stunt work reveals a performer who seems entirely comfortable in his own skin.
    — Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of predicament
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  • The younger Sebastian selected a rainbow gemstone, Charlotte a bracelet and a ring.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • One fan takes the opportunity to ask for his thoughts on Memphis hip-hop — underrated in its influence, Diplo says — while another shrewdly hands over a stretchy cord bracelet with a flash drive loaded with music for submission.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
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“Bind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bind. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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