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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
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
Its bonded debt alone has increased by more than $1.25 billion in 10 years.
—Steven Malanga, WSJ, 28 Apr. 2021
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
One thing the characters have bonded over is their shared grief — Kayce's over the death of his wife, Monica (Kelsey Asbille), Andrea over her father's death.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The World Baseball Classic ended last month, but the captains of the teams that faced off in the championship game bonded Friday night at Yankee Stadium.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Garrison bonded out quickly, but Sousa remained in custody at the Broward County Jail for about a month before being transferred to ICE.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
These sweet boys are bonded and need to be placed in a home together.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Both men are Southerners who have bonded over fatherhood.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The pair bonded over running and planned to take part in a race at Walt Disney World.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Its bonded debt alone has increased by more than $1.25 billion in 10 years.
—Steven Malanga, WSJ, 28 Apr. 2021
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
One thing the characters have bonded over is their shared grief — Kayce's over the death of his wife, Monica (Kelsey Asbille), Andrea over her father's death.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The World Baseball Classic ended last month, but the captains of the teams that faced off in the championship game bonded Friday night at Yankee Stadium.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Garrison bonded out quickly, but Sousa remained in custody at the Broward County Jail for about a month before being transferred to ICE.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
These sweet boys are bonded and need to be placed in a home together.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Both men are Southerners who have bonded over fatherhood.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The pair bonded over running and planned to take part in a race at Walt Disney World.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonded
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The Hatfield-McCoy feud is a complex story related the power of owning land when land was the only power, with its own love story at the center.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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James also said the shooting may have been gang related.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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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
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Artworks that were planned to go on display at Art Basel Hong Kong ended up stuck at sea for more than a month en route from Abu Dhabi, according to Jerome Sozzi, general manager of Bonds Fine Art Logistics in Hong Kong, after the US sank an Iranian frigate in the waters off Sri Lanka on March 4.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Relying on complimentary onboard entertainment alone can leave you stuck staring at a blank screen—but the $12 Flight Flap turns your phone into a dependable entertainment hub.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Bonded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonded. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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