1
as in chain
something that physically prevents free movement
before they could release the captive, they had to undo a number of bonds
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2
as in link
a uniting or binding force or influence
the bond of love between them was so strong that even death could not break it
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3
as in contract
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
signed a bond to repay the money
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as in glue
a substance used to stick things together
what type of bond works best on ceramics?
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as in to relate
to form a close personal relationship
a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson
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Recent Examples of bond
Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Against the backdrop of an island honeymoon, the two men clash and bicker before gradually uncovering an unexpected bond in this emotional dramedy.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Sheryl Nance Nash, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The little guy is healthy, active and already bonding with his experienced mom — and the zoo says the public will get to meet him soon.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Crain said that the transportation infrastructure piece of the bond package that Fort Worth voters will vote on in May could help fund that project.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Against the backdrop of an island honeymoon, the two men clash and bicker before gradually uncovering an unexpected bond in this emotional dramedy.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
The all-inclusive Amazing Family Program fosters bonding through activities like yoga, treasure hunts, and family story time.
—Sheryl Nance Nash, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The little guy is healthy, active and already bonding with his experienced mom — and the zoo says the public will get to meet him soon.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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Her dad was the credit manager for a local chain of appliance stores, a second-generation Jewish immigrant, and a lifelong Republican.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Teel is the grandson of Raley’s founder Tom Raley, and was hired at the grocery chain in 1976, after college.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those young content creators—with their long, shiny hair, mostly modest attire, affiliate links, and several children under five—walked so Paul and her #MomTok compatriots could run (perhaps a little too far).—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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Investigators followed up on the astronomy link.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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DaQuan Jeffries came off the bench to score 15 points 48 hours after signing a 10-day contract under a hardship waiver.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Products used in the NICU help win hospital contracts, and hospital contracts help establish brand loyalty, according to court records.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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In an era when many kids her age are chasing likes and followers, one 12-year-old is winning the internet’s heart the old-fashioned way — with scissors, glue and her own handwriting.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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For years, Pahlavi had presented himself as a unifying figure, in keeping with a tradition of Iranian kingship as the glue that had held the fractious Persian Empire together.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite the two sharing the same last name, deputies did not note if the two missing women are related.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Then, as the pandemic waned, in 2023 and early ’24, came two jolts to the system – federal pandemic-era assistance ended, pulling food and food-related funding away from charities, and the number of people seeking food continued to grow.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This assortment also includes a large selection of earrings, bracelets, anklets, rings, hair tie sets, keychains and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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There is some evidence that alternatives to detention, including electronic monitoring methods such as smart phone apps and ankle bracelets, or regular check-ins with case managers, can keep people in the system during years-long immigration cases.—
Martin Kaste,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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De Moraes, who until recently was hailed as a hero by adversaries of the former president, has been under fire since January from both critics and allies of Bolsonaro over the justice’s ties to the bank, which have raised concerns over conflicts of interest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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White tie first emerged in the earlier days of the Victorian Era (around 1840), ironically as a more minimalist counter to the more outré evening dress of the day.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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And the mayors want a guarantee that $1 billion will be in future budgets every year.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tehran’s conditions include a demand for guarantees that the US and Israel won’t resume their attacks, reparations for war damages and recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported today.—
Jennifer Duggan,
Bloomberg,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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