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
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Immigration attorneys were able to obtain the release of their clients with no criminal record through a bond hearing before an immigration judge.
—Juan Carlos Chavez, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The sport offers players a way to bond on different levels.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
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Noun
He was ordered held on $750,000 cash bail or $3 million bond.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Immigration attorneys were able to obtain the release of their clients with no criminal record through a bond hearing before an immigration judge.
—Juan Carlos Chavez, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Away from their own lives and exploring together, the two realize that despite their differences, they're bonded for life.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
The sport offers players a way to bond on different levels.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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With new openings in Italy, Poland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, Robert De Niro and his business partners are expanding Nobu’s hotel chain across Europe fast.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Olympic medals weren’t designed to be worn around the neck until 1960, when a laurel-leaf chain was introduced in Rome, and subsequently ribbons became standard.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles last year over his links to Epstein.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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From high-tops inspired by boxing footwear to jarring-yet-complementary color combinations, the Bulgarian designer’s link-ups with the Japanese sportswear company have produced some of the more captivating collaborations in athletic footwear.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Harper still has $330 mil on his contract.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Thomas signed a one-year contract with the Royals via free agency this offseason.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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But maybe in a film as deeply personal as this, in which grief is the glue that binds each scene together, there needn’t be an overarching theme or narrative beyond the desire for remembrance.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Each crystal is hand affixed with E6000 glue.—
Patrice Hutton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In 2024 William arrived at the event solo as his wife was recovering from abdominal surgery, which was later revealed to be cancer-related.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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Police believe the shooting was gang-related.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The adult woman was buried with grave goods that aligned with that culture, including a cowhide, bronze pin, a necklace of glass and amber beads, and a pair of bronze bracelets, Live Science reports.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Vergara kept her accessories simple with a dainty evil eye bracelet adorning her wrist.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Rai led by one stroke when play was suspended Thursday but bogeyed 18 early Friday to drop into a tie and shot a second-round 70, leaving him tied for 12th with South African Aldrich Potgeiter, Ryan Fox and 2021 Genesis champion Max Homa at the halfway point.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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This week’s spat in Belgium came soon after the US ambassador to Poland, Tom Rose, announced on February 5 that the US would cut ties with Włodzimierz Czarzasty, the speaker of Poland’s lower parliament, the Sejm.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Akazawa said last year that only 1-2% of the $550 billion mechanism would consist of cash investments, with the majority coming from loans and loan guarantees.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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No timeline was given for the transaction, nor is there any guarantee a deal will be completed.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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