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Definition of bondednext

bonded

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verb

past tense of bond
as in related
to form a close personal relationship a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson

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Recent Examples of bonded
Adjective
Unlike clip- and tape-ins, these are pre-bonded strands that use partial keratin — a protein already found in the hair — as an adhesive. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 Yet advocates say bonded labor is still rampant in the sugar industry, as recent incidents in Maharashtra have shown. Haziq Qadri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2023 Its bonded and riveted aluminum chassis features a suspension that doesn't crack teeth even in its firmest setting. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 18 Jan. 2023 Cost is $25 for single and bonded adult cats; $50 for one kitten and $75 for two kittens. Carol Kovach, cleveland, 12 July 2022 These very bonded five-year-old brothers fit the bill and are just waiting for a new, loving home to brighten. The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2022 An October 2021 Gallup poll found that workers with more flexible schedules are more productive, more loyal, and more bonded with their coworkers. Jane Thier, Fortune, 23 June 2022 Coming out of the events of 605 and 606, Archie and Betty are pretty bonded. Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2022 The material is the same as used in the racing car chairs that AndaSeat used to build and offer smooth bonded, scratch and stain-resistant technology. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021
Verb
Unlike traditional rigid solar panels that are mounted atop aluminum frames, the new ultra-thin nano-composite solar skin is bonded directly into the yacht’s hardtop during the moulding stage of construction. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026 Chips and circuitry are added in a separate assembly process, with each item bonded to a resin substrate or melted onto pads on the PCB using solder balls. Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 3 June 2026 Mason said that he and his dad, who was also a Marine, bonded over being Boston guys. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026 The two lovebirds bonded over some poetry that eventually made its way into the movie. Emma Banks, InStyle, 31 May 2026 The layers of a tire are bonded together during manufacturing. Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026 The group hosted its first informal gathering this weekend, a Memorial Day barbecue where residents bonded over card games, birdwatching, water balloons and data center concerns. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026 Both youngsters, though, have bonded during their short time together. Mike Kaye may 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026 Graham and Shirilla became friends in high school through social media and bonded over their desire to model and become content creators. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonded
Verb
  • The discoveries are the latest in Egypt’s campaign to revive tourism and a battered economy, highlighted by the new Grand Egyptian Museum and record visitors despite years of upheaval, pandemic and war-related shocks.
    Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
  • Morsa Images | Digitalvision | Getty Images Both remote work and youth unemployment are on the rise since the Covid pandemic — and the two trends are related, according to new research by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
    Annie Nova, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • The Romans had their thermae, the Japanese communed in onsens, and Native American tribes gathered in sweat lodges.
    Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
  • Psychic medium Patti Negri communed with the spirits at the Winchester Mystery House on Wednesday night to make a prediction on which team will win the Super Bowl on Sunday.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • In 2024, a car became stuck and interrupted service on a route heading toward University City.
    Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
  • Being indispensable kept me busy and kept me stuck.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

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“Bonded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonded. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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