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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 Cost is $25 for single and bonded adult cats; $50 for one kitten and $75 for two kittens. Carol Kovach, cleveland, 12 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
Now they are forever bonded, enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class Saturday night. ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 One thing the designer bonded over with the couple was their love of eclectic design, which is reflected throughout the home. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 But when Justin and Tori Cannarelli, of New York, brought Louie, a duckling, home for a short visit, the bird and the dog immediately bonded – and Barley was once again good as gold. David Morgan, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 He was booked on suspicion of unlawfully causing a fire that burned structures or forest land and bonded out Tuesday evening, according to jail officials. Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Seeking a strong and consistent male role model, Withers bonded with Kionte. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 Maybe it’s supposed to end this way — as admirers who became combatants, who bonded as only emperors can, then became close. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Manning and Sauce have bonded over their passion for obscure material mostly uncovered by other singers. Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 The two immediately bonded over ambient music, tape loops, orchestral composition and drone, forging a friendship that soon extended into touring, live performance and eventually composing together. Spin Staff, SPIN, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonded
Adjective
  • Set against the remote, insular world of its titular island, production designer Steve Arnold and set decorator Jennifer Engel created a lived-in, slightly stuck in time and, when necessary, deeply unsettling environment.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Others address loneliness, perfectionism, uncertainty or the quiet weight of feeling stuck.
    Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But, like with most things oil- or gas-related in California, nothing is certain until its finished.
    Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Real estate and related industries used to account for as much as 30% of GDP in China.
    Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 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

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“Bonded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonded. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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