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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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Since the coup, some of Myanmar's myriad ethnic minority factions have banded with pro-democracy guerrillas to fight the armed forces.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

For the first time, they banded together to stand up to him.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

The Minnesota officials banded together to challenge the subpoenas, and on Monday, U.S.

From Slate Jun. 25, 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

It had been carefully banded at the top and bottom so that it wouldn’t come undone.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

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