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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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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
Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Treasury yields climbed in the bond market immediately afterward, adding to gains from earlier in the day due to rising oil prices.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
High Bandwidth Memory, or HBM, is bonded directly to the most advanced graphics processing units from Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices that power nearly all major AI data centers.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Morgan, who has a prior conviction for felony battery, made an initial court appearance Monday and is being held without bond.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Treasury yields climbed in the bond market immediately afterward, adding to gains from earlier in the day due to rising oil prices.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Plenty to bond over there between the two women.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
High Bandwidth Memory, or HBM, is bonded directly to the most advanced graphics processing units from Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices that power nearly all major AI data centers.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
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Two that are also components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average — McDonald's and Walt Disney Co — are the week's headliners, while restaurant chains, media companies and gig economy platforms will also have a big showing.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Protesters are demanding that the hardware store chain protect day laborers against future arrests and deportations after last year's uptick in immigration enforcement operations, some of which happened outside of Home Depot locations in Southern California.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy, who cast a crucial vote for Kennedy to become health secretary, has opposed many of his vaccine policy changes, such as an update to the CDC website suggesting that there could be a link between vaccines and autism.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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One of the groups that has complained for years about a lack of funding has been the nonprofits that provide services under contracts with the state.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Letang is under contract for two more seasons, while Crosby is eligible for another contract extension this summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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In total, the project used nearly 300 square meters of thick-ream cardboard, 1,600 hot-glue-gun sticks, and 7 gallons of black paint.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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His journey recalls the charm of days gone by, where the love of the game was its glue.—
Bomani Jones,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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The spatial distance and how closely the mushrooms are genetically related also seem to be factors.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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Last year, out of 111 fatalities across the state, 102 were speed-related.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Consider identification for children, such as ID bracelets, tags, or cards with waterproof sleeves, that include a parent or guardian’s phone number and key medical information.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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This year, the decor spilled onto bracelets and clasps, creating new preciousness.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly ordered the Israeli military to send an Iron Dome interceptor battery - and soldiers to operate it - to the UAE after a call with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a move that demonstrates just how far ties have come.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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That tie didn’t last long as the Phillies responded with two more runs in the bottom of the fifth for a 4-2 lead.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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There’s no guarantee that new maps across the country will play out the way two parties hope.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The most popular VPNs are ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and PureVPN—all of which offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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