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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 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
While the Hyerboot offered full foot compression and heat using a high-top boot packed with the brand’s Normatec bladders bonded to warming elements, the $249 Hyperslide performs with a single pod worked into the strap across the top of the foot. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Exporters otherwise spoke about freight costs, taxation, bonded warehouses in overseas markets, and coordination between government agencies and the private sector. W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 27 July 2026 Johnny then becomes bonded to a supernatural demon called the Spirit of Vengeance and is able to transform into a flaming, skeletal biker. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026 Johnson, 63, was booked into the Parker County Jail on July 20, but has since bonded out. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026 The couple bonded over their love of comic books, and agreed to move in together in the Season 12 series finale. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 25 July 2026 The concern is what taking a guarantor out of the space means for indies who might now have to work with just a single company to get their film bonded. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 July 2026 The idea came from longtime friends Joshua Saltman and David Schwartz, two former Disney lawyers who bonded over their love of musical theater before Schwartz eventually made the leap into Broadway producing. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 But the pair later bonded over golf and what Graham described as a mutual and irreverent sense of humor. Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonded
Adjective
  • Since then, cars have hit and gotten stuck on the barriers at least three times.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • While most Falcon 9 upper-stages eventually reenter Earth's atmosphere, this particularly one was so far away that appears to have instead gotten stuck in a sort of orbital limbo.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • The doctor treated her well, explained that the rash on her face wasn’t syphilis-related, but simply the result of years of harsh living, and gave her a cream for that.
    Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026
  • Tawhedi pleaded guilty in June last year to attempting to provide material support to ISIS and related firearms offenses.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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