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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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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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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
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The singer had his mugshot taken and was then released after posting a $3 million bond.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Potter starred in the film as Carin Fisher, a fellow student whom Patch bonds with.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
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Noun
While the bond between the two companies remains strong, no one wanted to hear Tan admit that Google could diversify some of its sources.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The singer had his mugshot taken and was then released after posting a $3 million bond.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Verb
These irresistible, creamy purée treats are perfect for picky eaters, bonding moments and sneaking in hydration—cats can’t get enough of them.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Potter starred in the film as Carin Fisher, a fellow student whom Patch bonds with.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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Now, his family is suing the restaurant chain, as well as the manufacturer that supplied the raw ground beef kofta.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The Rockies’ Kyle Karros hit an opposite-field line drive that carried to the right-field warning track, but Lee tracked down the potential extra-base hit on the run, then crashed into the chain-link portion of the fence.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
28 May 2026
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Viral video showed bridge problem A link between the Northland and downtown Kansas City, the northbound viaduct closed suddenly in December after MoDOT found structural issues.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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If MacFarland stays, the biggest long-term item on the to-do list is Makar’s next contract.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The complex’s owner said through an attorney that the property is under contract for sale, and that the buyer’s engineering firm was conducting soil testing at the site before the explosion, according to Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
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Eventually one of RevMed’s chemistry teams came up with a way to use the glue concept to block all forms of the bad protein.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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The Science of Glue Molecular glues work in a fundamentally different way from other oral medicines.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Early in her address, Kornbluth talked about how people relate stories to her, of how MIT changed their lives.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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This is also an excellent day for creative work or coming up with new approaches to medicine or something that is health-related.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Enjoy aguas frescas, body and face painting or make your own daisy chain bracelets.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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Is the Bee bracelet a good idea?—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Add in singles by Jung Hoo Lee, a sacrifice fly by Daniel Susac, and an RBI single by Harrison Bader, and the Giants turned a tie ballgame into a 3-1 lead.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Then Bella Perez hit a two-run home in the eighth to break a 3-3 tie.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The 49ers then voided the guarantees in Aiyuk’s contact last summer, which Aiyuk elected not to fight with a grievance through the NFL Players Association.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Supporters said the additional revenue would help fund city services, while opponents argued the increase could hurt tourism and hospitality businesses and provide no guarantees about how the money would ultimately be spent.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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