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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4
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
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The photos also capture his bond with young admirers.
—Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Anna Bruno
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
However, this barking stage is when a puppy begins to bond with its humans.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Those debacles not only angered voters but showed to the bond markets that Labour would struggle to shore up Britain’s public finances.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The photos also capture his bond with young admirers.
—Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
One night, early in our friendship, Chris and I came home from the bar and bonded over the question of who was more Catholic.
—Anna Bruno
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
However, this barking stage is when a puppy begins to bond with its humans.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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Still, the episode highlights how geopolitical supply-chain risk can materially affect production economics and timelines for any large-volume hardware program.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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None of that would have been remotely possible before the creation of the cold chain.—
James Sneed,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pair have had quite the glamorous love story, but as Chopra told Vogue in December 2018, one of her Quantico costars, Graham Rogers, was actually the connecting link between the pair.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Adames had a rocky start to his tenure in San Francisco after signing a seven-year, $182 million deal this offseason, the largest contract in franchise history at the time.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Justice Department reportedly closed a probe into whether Homan accepted $50,000 for potential government contracts.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s also the question of skill, as the healing gun works like an advanced hot glue gun, but precision is critical.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Designed with a 2-in-1 bond and seal system, this lash glue provides a staggering 150 hours of wear.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Petrino, the man responsible for the changes, could relate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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Internet users can’t get enough of Mason’s refusal to engage with the other pups at day care, as many fellow introverts could relate.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Or tennis bracelets and home appliances?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Shine All Season Long with These Jewelry Essentials BaubleBar’s sale section is brimming with jewelry finds to change up your looks this season, from necklaces and bracelets to head-turning earrings.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Along with an embroidered jacket and wide-leg pants, the actress wore a collared shirt and patterned tie.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Dangling tie elements and a skirt slit lent a casual, avant-garde vibe to the look.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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People contracting with the federal government are not protected with a back-pay guarantee and their status depends on their private employer.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Will Howard could be that guy, but that scenario is far from a guarantee.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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