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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.

Other Word Forms

  • interbanded adjective
  • unbanded adjective

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

India is pushing the use of the rupee in trade settlements and cross-border financing, and 10 European banks have banded together to launch a euro-backed stablecoin later this year.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 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

They banded together to create the “Wise We Boys,” a network of reporters and dockers operating in concert to catch Seabiscuit training.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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