BINDING Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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as in valid

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verb

present participle of bind

as in tying

to confine or restrain with or as if with chains prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport

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as in bandaging

to cover with a bandage bind the wound to stop the bleeding

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unbandaging

as in threading

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

Adjective

The same is true of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, which makes binding rulings on treaty violations. — Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026 Unlike the Home and Business versions, this license uses a non-binding key tied to the device itself rather than to your Microsoft account. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026

Noun

Complete with brown poplin binding, the piece delivers a coastal nod without screaming beach bag. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 July 2026 In Weaver’s case, for example, one of the bindings found on her body had a lot of DNA from Weaver herself, some from her boyfriend and a much smaller amount from an unknown third person, Collins said. — Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 10 May 2026

Verb

Rustling and droning tape effects from Frye, subtle enough to be nearly subliminal but still somehow palpably present, act as a binding agent on every track, blurring tones and connecting rhythms. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026 For brands and retailers, the report identifies binding offtake agreements as one of the highest-impact steps available. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for binding

Recent Examples of Synonyms for binding

Adjective

The driver still needs a valid license and all the parts need to be working correctly.

— Jennifer McDermott, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
You will be asked for a valid form of identification to vote.

— Eva Flowe October 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of valid

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But a rekindling of the past and a rediscovered cassette tape may provide a pathway to a new beginning.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Over time, his methods became more sophisticated, and Jacobs would set up microphones next to the venue’s soundboard or plug directly into it to record on cassettes, and later digital audio tapes and memory cards.

— Kevin McKeough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

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Verb

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

Verb

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

Definition of bandaging

Adjective

That argument became central to the administration's legal claims that the ballroom must be built.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Advertisement Some may hesitate to perform CPR because of legal concerns over causing injury—like rib fractures—while administering CPR, but every state has Good Samaritan laws providing protections to people who render emergency aid in good faith.

— Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of legal

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Travel and tech accessories include a multi zip case, passport sleeve, double zip wash bag, small laptop case, large flat card holder, key ring with leather strap, and sunglasses case.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Most examples were produced with 18-karat rose- or pink-gold cases, engraved 18-karat white-gold mainplates, and leather straps.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of strap

Verb

Kyiv sees this as an attempt to pressure it into concessions by hampering its aerial defense and military operations.

— David Hickey, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026
Virus-carrying midges are hampering deer season in South Dakota, where an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease has prompted South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks to issue deer license refunds.

— Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026

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