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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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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
Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Supporting each other through vocalizing their backstories makes their bond stronger.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Austin The quickest way to bond with a stranger?
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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Noun
It’s been a volatile week for both stock and bond markets so far.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Supporting each other through vocalizing their backstories makes their bond stronger.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Verb
First, talk to their parents about your desire to bond with the babies and ask them if there are creative solutions that don’t involve holding them.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Austin The quickest way to bond with a stranger?
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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Walter Fredenhagen was the founder of the Cock Robin ice cream parlor chain.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Precariously balanced on the very tip of Coney Island, Sea Gate, where I was raised, is surrounded by water on three sides and divided from the rest of the world by a two-story chain link fence.—
Gabrielle Glancy,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Attenborough, more than anybody, has established the link between the patch of glass in our living rooms and the wide world beyond—which, thanks to him, is revealed to be wider, weirder, and more combative than anyone could have conceived.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The link is one of the most innovative high-voltage direct current (HVDC) projects in Europe.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Kerr has reached an agreement in principle on a two-year contract to continue coaching the Warriors, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.—
Janie McCauley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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After coaching this season under an expiring contract, the four-time championship coach has agreed to a new two-year deal, a league source confirmed to the Bay Area News Group on Saturday.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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Extension cables kept the wires tidy inside the body, and hot glue and super glue held delicate parts in place during the final build.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Walberg has become the indispensable glue that elevated the series from trash TV to a therapeutic exercise for both the cast and audience.—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
Verb
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, 5 to 8 percent of births in the United States are complicated by preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders.—
Tina Sturdevant,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Bastian relates that Delta collected $9 billion, more than four times the number in 2014, and though Amex doesn’t break out its revenues from the co-brand, the Delta experience suggests it’s scored a moonshot.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Maluma’s example pairs a yellow-gold case and bracelet with a contrasting onyx dial.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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At the morgue, the babies were brought in with their diapers and blankets and with their hospital ID bracelets still wrapped around their tiny ankles.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Last Saturday marked the fourth time this season the club lost a win or a tie after the 80th minute.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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That puts him in a tie with four other players for the league lead in goals, including Marner, who now paces the NHL in points with 13.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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There’s no guarantee a baby will book anything, especially as the industry continues to contract.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Iranian officials have also asked for their flag and anthem to be respected, and for security guarantees at airports, hotels and stadiums.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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