1
as in wrapped
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
banded the waist of the dress with a matching belt
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in tied
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord
banded the newspapers together for delivery
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of banded
Andrew Holter, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
The system is known as banded snowfall, meaning there's a narrow corridor that will see more significant snow accumulations.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
The only armadillo native to the United States is the nine-banded.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for banded
Adjective
Scanning from head to toe, the viewer sees a banded fedora, cigar, jacket and trousers, and, finally, holding it all up (easily missed at first glance): vertiginously high stilettos.
—Andrew Holter, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
The system is known as banded snowfall, meaning there's a narrow corridor that will see more significant snow accumulations.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 17 Nov. 2025
Verb
Vessels that cannot be banded, such as car-top boats, kayaks and canoes, will be inspected and cleared prior to launch at Camanche, San Pablo, Lafayette and Chabot reservoirs.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
The only armadillo native to the United States is the nine-banded.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for banded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banded
Adjective
-
Finding a matching short set with sleeves can feel nearly impossible, which is why this striped option from Tankaneo stands out.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
-
For a similar look without the $200-plus price tag, the Lucky Step Retro Low-profile Sneakers mirror the same sleek shape, mustard tone, and striped detailing.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
In photos from that night, a museum guard is seen handcuffed in the basement, his head wrapped in duct tape.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
-
Researchers recently identified food DNA on the Shroud of Turin — a finding that suggests the burial cloth believed to have wrapped Jesus Christ may have been contaminated over time.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The 9-17 start is also tied for the 12th worst start through this point in franchise history.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
-
The swinging bunt tied the game at 1-1.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The project area is bounded by the Midlothian Turnpike, Central Avenue, 147th Street and Lamon Avenue.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
-
After all, in Game 3, Banchero made a game-clinching 3 in the final minute that bounded high off the back of the rim and miraculously fell through.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Banded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banded. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
