as in to bind
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
a woman who was gyved by a fear of being alone in the world
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This medication binds to and removes excess iron or copper from the body, helping prevent further liver damage in conditions like hemochromatosis and Wilson disease.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025 -
In a 2021 journal article, David Kennaway, a professor of physiology at the University of Adelaide in Australia, noted that melatonin can bind to receptors in the pancreas, the heart, fat tissue, and reproductive organs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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On a team in need of offense, Grimes answered the bell as a top scorer in the month of March, tying Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards for 11th in scoring at 26.6 points per game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Then, a quick flurry from the other team, and the game was tied.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
1 Apr. 2025
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It’s become a common refrain by the government that the president’s executive power cannot be fettered by the courts.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
19 Mar. 2025
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Our vote, secret and simple, not fettered by any AI or the eyes of an authoritarian who threatens those who disagree with him, ensures that our union endures.—
John D. Witiak,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2024
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“Gyve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyve. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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