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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
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 On the other hand, if your dog genuinely enjoys the salon, loves car rides and has bonded with a regular groomer, the extra cost doesn’t buy much. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 This coupe is built around a single-piece carbon-fiber-composite body, and a semi-monocoque bonded chassis. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 July 2026 That would eventually change in the show’s third year, after Stamos, Coulier and Saget were bonded by heartbreaking circumstances. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 This approach is used to produce everything from the 21C’s suspension components to its gearbox case, as well as multi-piece assemblies bonded together using proprietary adhesives. Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 Rhaenyra's younger son Joffrey remains bonded with Tyraxes, but the animal (and his rider) are too small for battle. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026 Alana Mumphrey, Ciarrianne Fuller and Dejae Brown were booked into the Gregg County Jail but have since bonded out, according to jail records. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 Simón and De La Fuente have been bonded since 2015, when the coach and his 18-year-old keeper won the European Under-19 championship in Greece. ABC News, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonded
Adjective
  • Why this scam targets parents so well Parents are wired to respond when a child sounds stuck.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • However, parts of the Southeast will remain stuck in the 90s for much of next week.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Alvarez wonders if the breaking point of a liquid is related not to a property like elasticity, but to something more fundamental to the liquid’s structure.
    Rohini Subrahmanyam, Quanta Magazine, 10 July 2026
  • Tisch referred to his killing as gang-related and said investigators are looking into whether it’s connected to the barbecue shooting.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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