BANDED Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈban-dəd

Definition of banded

as in striped

having stripes the red, black, and yellow banded king snake is sometimes mistaken for the venomous coral snake

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verb

past tense of band

as in wrapped

to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt banded the waist of the dress with a matching belt

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as in tied

to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord banded the newspapers together for delivery

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as in streaked

to make stripes on banded the sleeves of the robe with strips of contrasting material

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Recent Examples of banded

Adjective

The male peregrine falcon, a new mate for the female, has been identified by the Midwest Peregrine Society as a banded 4-year-old that fledged from Minneapolis City Hall in 2022. — Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026 The species stands out from other barking geckos because of its banded coloration, researchers said. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025

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Three chicks were released along the Waukegan shoreline Tuesday, the same day three resident piping plovers were named and banded for identification, according to the Lake County Audubon Society. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 They were named and banded, and their names were announced Monday — in addition to Mavis, they were named Buddy, Frankie, and Tweedy. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for banded

Recent Examples of Synonyms for banded

Adjective

The media personality recently shared an Instagram Reel promoting her podcast interview with author Virginia Evans (The Correspondent) while wearing a striped button-up blouse.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Outfitted with removable striped Sunbrella cushion covers that are UV-resistant and a cinch to clean, this sun lounger is the type of design that will keep your pool open as long as possible.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of striped

Verb

Thin straps also wrapped around the musician’s ankles, secured in place with adjustable buckle closures that kept the shoes secure.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
Nine days later, Zywicki’s body was found hundreds of miles away along Interstate 44 in rural Lawrence County, Missouri, wrapped in a red blanket that was sealed with duct tape.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

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For now, though, the puppy who once came bounding into CBS Texas is growing up right before our eyes.

— Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
How Leaders Should Prepare The organizations that get this right will be the ones that deploy agents where the work is bounded, the data is clean and the accountability is clear.

— Tammy Hawes, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026