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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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
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
From surprise proposals to solo parenting, glam getaways to growing pains, this is the new era of reality TV where the chaos is couture — and the bonds are unbreakable.
—Peter White, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Garrison bonded out quickly, but Sousa remained at a Broward County jail for about a month before being transferred to ICE custody.
—Chelsea Jones, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The bridge cost just under $16 million, funded by future city bonds, GO bonds and casino lease revenue.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
From surprise proposals to solo parenting, glam getaways to growing pains, this is the new era of reality TV where the chaos is couture — and the bonds are unbreakable.
—Peter White, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
These two beacons of truth and connoisseurs of mess have been bonded for over a decade, sharing the traumas of a crappy Boston dorm room and a pitiful Brooklyn dating scene.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
Garrison bonded out quickly, but Sousa remained at a Broward County jail for about a month before being transferred to ICE custody.
—Chelsea Jones, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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The remote chain of more than 60 islands off the tip of India, south of the Maldives, has been under British control since 1814.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Some tribes, including the Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma and Oneida Indian Nation in New York, have their own store chains.—
Mead Gruver,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Yet tangible links remain between the rhythms of the birds and the rise and fall of daylight, and between the routines of people and cows.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Again, the sign-up link is here, and the event is free.—
Chris Fusco
April 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Williams is returning to the Sky on a two-year contract, sources confirmed to the Tribune.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cloud entered the offseason as an unrestricted free agent while Laney-Hamilton is essentially a reserve player in 2026 after having her contract suspended last year.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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These ragtag misfits, who are all incredibly talented and who are in desperate need of each other, and the glue that binds them together is the music and the city.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Plant it glue-stopper-side down, leaving the top drainage hole exposed and accessible above the soil.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The contamination dates back to the mid-20th century, when nearby facilities handled radioactive materials as part of industrial and defense-related activities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths for Americans aged 65 and older.—
Brian Frost,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her look was completed with a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, a Bulgari ring, a Bulgari bracelet, a Deco bracelet and a diamond bracelet.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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This bracelet makes an excellent Mother’s Day jewelry gift.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
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Late in the first half, the senior midfielder ripped in a free kick from 35 yards to help visiting Providence earn a 1-1 tie against crosstown rival Lincoln-Way Central in New Lenox.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Also in the Trinity League on Friday, JSerra moved into a second-place tie with Santa Margarita with a 2-0 win against Mater Dei.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Right now, there are no consistent guarantees.—
Rep. Nick Menapace,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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However, the platform charges a 20% commission from the rental, which goes toward covering insurance and guarantees, customer support and user verification.—
Emily Canal,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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