band together

verb

banded together; banding together; bands together
Synonyms of band togethernext
: to form a group in order to do or achieve something
They banded together for protection.

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In the aftermath of the devastating storm that hit Northwest Indiana on August 11, the city of Hobart is applying lessons learned from its citizens’ ability to band together and assist those in need. — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 Dhani Harrison and Nigel Godrich didn’t set out to form a new band together. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026 Due to the nature of tropical storms, where rain bands together in lines, some areas will see isolated amounts above 2–3 inches. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The New England Patriots owner banded together with other NFL owners to pressure Sheeran to remove Macklemore. — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for band together

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“Band together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/band%20together. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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