BINDING Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of binding

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

Twenty-seven entered the applicant phase, signing broad and non-binding letters of intent. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 The non-binding UN resolution does not impose map changes on anyone. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 9 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

The Importance Of Planning Before The Sale Capital gains planning is generally most effective before a transaction is completed and often before a binding sales agreement is signed. — D. Scott Kenik, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 At the end of the process, a binding result would be issued and made public. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for binding

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Indeed, there can be valid reasons for high-net-worth individuals and families to do a Section 351 exchange, said Joshua Norman, principal in the Bardstown, Kentucky, office of Cerity Partners.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
To win the presidency in the first round, a candidate must receive more than half of the valid votes cast, excluding blank and null ballots.

— Katie Angell Britannica Editors Oct. 2, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of valid

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The small aircraft was seen just off the road and burnt out, while red scene tape was set up to cordon off the area.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
There was plenty of archives to work with, as Carroll was a pack rat with a robust archive full of audio tapes of interviews from McCalls, NBC, and others.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026

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Trump is leaning into transactional politics by tying his administration directly to economic benefits in states that could determine control of Congress.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
Other fans criticized Clark for celebrating at a concert only hours after missing a potential game-tying shot in Indiana’s loss.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 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

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Sánchez, while a popular progressive leader internationally, has been surrounded by a series of legal cases against his Socialist party and even his family, which all deny any wrongdoing.

— JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
There are obvious areas of overlap in corporate functions like IT, marketing, procurement and legal.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of legal

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Cue revisits of classic shapes such as bowling shoes, ballet flats, mules and T-straps with his now signature curvaceous toe box.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Virtual reality can take you anywhere, but strap on a headset for long enough and your sore neck brings you back to actual reality.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026

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Lucy’s constant sense of invention sometimes falters under the album’s new, megawatt spotlight, lacking the enticing mystery that gives their best music its power.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
Among those surveyed, Latinos who didn’t vote in 2024 were more likely than those who had voted to have economic frustrations, like struggling to earn enough money or find a good job.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

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