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banded

American  
[ban-did] / ˈbæn dɪd /

adjective

  1. marked or fitted with a band or bands.

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


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Etymology

Origin of banded

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


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Haines has often banded together with other key independents on issues that include climate action and gender equality.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

The Y axis is banded rather than a smooth, continuous scale.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

"Western Australia has some of the world's largest banded iron formations. If we can unlock this resource at scale, it could be transformative for our energy future," lead author Kaveh Moghanirahimi said.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026

Florida-based EverBank is up for sale three years after a group of private-equity firms banded together to buy the online bank, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

The number of young banded each year was about 150.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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