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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
Each kit includes 36 pre-bonded clusters—enough for six applications—plus a non-stick applicator that makes placement a breeze. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026 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, Sarah, Mable and Norely Sanders are forever bonded by their experience. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Amid the turmoil of mass student protests in the streets of Belgrade, two young people are bonded by a rash act of rebellion, despite their outwardly incompatible ideologies. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 In the comics, Blaze is a stunt motorcycle driver that made a deal with the devil and becomes bonded with a demon named Zatharos. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026 Prince William once bonded with a professional athlete’s children over losing a parent at a young age. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Oct. 2026 The bodies start to stack up, and the duo is bonded by trauma in some weird ways. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026 Rather than being stitched together, costumes are often heat bonded, with the plastic melted at the edges to join pieces. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 The pair first bonded over their love of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 During the panel, the four artists not only demonstrated their unique and spontaneous personalities, but also bonded on being power couples, having children and the challenges of creating music together. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonded
Adjective
  • Morley tried to drive off the road near County Road 515 south of Norborne, where the truck became stuck, the highway patrol said.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
  • By then her son’s American passport had also expired, leaving them stuck in Spain.
    — Brianna Keilar, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • By afternoon on Election Day, the biggest issues affecting voting were weather-related, with flooding in Florida and parts of the Southwest prompting changes to polling locations and other emergency measures.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Investigators on Wednesday were still determining whether the shooting and stabbing were related.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 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 12 Nov. 2026.

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