banded

American

[ban-did] / ˈbæn dɪd /

adjective

marked or fitted with a band or bands.
Architecture. (of a column, door architrave, etc.) having the regular flutings, moldings, or the like interrupted at regular intervals by projecting blocks or drums.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of banded

First recorded in 1480–90; band ² + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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"In the case of birds, it was hunters, bird watchers, nonprofit organizations and many other constituencies who banded together to reach a common goal."

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Now there was a Reddit forum called WallStreetBets, where amateur retail investors banded together around highly volatile securities, turning quick and substantial profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

European banks are wary that a digital euro could reduce demand for their online and electronic banking services, especially since some of them banded together to launch their own payment system Wero.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

At home in Oregon, a group of Portlanders doubled down on the viral fame and banded together to form "Operation Inflation", which collects and distributes inflatable costumes to protesters.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

The demons, monsters, and giants were furious at his presumption and banded together to drive him out.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster

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