BANDING Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

banding

verb

present participle of band

as in wrapping

to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt banded the waist of the dress with a matching belt

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as in tying

to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord banded the newspapers together for delivery

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as in striping

to make stripes on banded the sleeves of the robe with strips of contrasting material

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Recent Examples of banding Godshalk encouraged us to try banding the river cane—a technique involving tying or wrapping groups of stems for decorative purposes. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026 One common option is banding or rubber band ligation. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Apr. 2026 Scientists now monitor the species' population through citizen science projects like the Christmas Bird Count and by banding the chicks. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 Northern counties can expect 4–6 inches, with banding producing occasional higher totals. — Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 23 Jan. 2026 Staffers are banding and taking samples from common raptor species throughout the county, according to a district social media post. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026 After calls for a reunion tour following last year’s standout performances at Coachella, No Doubt is banding back together for a residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere, with six shows slated for 2026. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025 Either technology can show an assortment of issues like banding and dithering patterns in fills, which vary from printer to printer and can even vary from one quality setting to another with the same printer. — PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025 Women in hip hop is tough, so banding the Baddies cast together strengthens their resolve. — Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

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Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, faced reporters for the first time Tuesday for a very brief turn at the lectern, taking a handful of questions before abruptly wrapping it up.

— Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
The gold numbering, along with a single gold racing stripe wrapping around the armholes, and a distinct gold-and-white striping pattern running down the right side of both the jersey and the shorts.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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Hunter's interception led to Jacksonville's drive and Little’s game-tying field goal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton led a long, game-tying touchdown drive in the fourth quarter but lost a fumble with 58 seconds remaining and the Bulldogs driving for a potential go-ahead field goal.

— Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of tying

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Construction crews still need to complete electrical, landscaping and drainage work, along with striping on Highway 50, Ochoa-Sanchez said.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Roundabouts now are less likely to have multiple lanes, striping has changed, and entrances to the circles have slightly sharper curves to slow down motorists.

— Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of striping

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The video also shows officers bandaging the woman's wound after she was shot in the parking lot.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
In theory, these shocks are supposed to fade, and the greater good is served by merely bandaging the complaints of lower-income groups until the headline metrics herald an apparent return to normalcy.

— Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026

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Each round took seven to 10 days and involved synthesizing DNA candidates, testing their binding behavior and using sequencing results to guide subsequent designs.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The 10th Circuit governs federal district courts in six states—Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming—and its rulings are influential, though not binding, elsewhere.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026