1
as in chain
something that physically prevents free movement
before they could release the captive, they had to undo a number of bonds
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2
as in link
a uniting or binding force or influence
the bond of love between them was so strong that even death could not break it
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3
as in contract
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
signed a bond to repay the money
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4
as in glue
a substance used to stick things together
what type of bond works best on ceramics?
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as in to relate
to form a close personal relationship
a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson
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Recent Examples of bond
Beryl Love, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2025
He is currently being held in Mecklenburg County Jail on $1 million bond.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Lest that sound daunting, the three, who bonded over the summer while workshopping the show with the creative team, don’t seem worried.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The river also was a focal point for those seeking to escape the bonds of slavery, said Woods, something that festival organizers hope to educate people about through its Freedom Journey smartphone app, now available to download.
—Beryl Love, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2025
He is currently being held in Mecklenburg County Jail on $1 million bond.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Celeb Check-in Another highlight was heading back to his home country to bond with fellow Canadian Michael Bublé.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Lest that sound daunting, the three, who bonded over the summer while workshopping the show with the creative team, don’t seem worried.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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By the end of the year, the grocery store and home goods chain will have opened eight new supercenters and neighborhood markets across the United States, Charles Crowson, a Walmart spokesperson, told USA TODAY this week.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Amazon debuted its Fresh grocery chain in 2020, with an eye toward mass-market shoppers.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The video player page includes a description, links to similar content, and the ability to give a film a thumbs up or thumbs down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Learn how Louisville's Adidas and University of Kentucky's Nike contracts could block the new revenue stream.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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With seven rounds remaining for the conclusion of the 2025 season, Russell was asked about the status of his contract extension at the Marina Bay Street Circuit with still nothing being confirmed.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Excess water can wear down the glue that holds the bristles and handle together.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Sticky traps or glue boards are also effective for tracking and reducing spider populations, added the extension service.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hanke relates that it was riddled with loopholes that handed the Banco Central de la República Argentina discretionary monetary powers.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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This is interesting because the two teams feature several players who are related, a fact that does not come up very often.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those buying a 13-pack of cookies can get a pack of two friendship bracelets.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Bronze finds include clasps, pins, bracelets, pendants and even a horse figurine.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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She was dressed in a heather-gray blouse with pleated draping and a black mock bow-tie.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Devin Lloyd easily stepped in front of a Mahomes pass and returned it 99 yards for a touchdown in what was a tie game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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The prisoner list exchange represents progress, but negotiations must continue to resolve disputes over timing, reconstruction, and security guarantees.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The service—which allows users to set their location to over 160 locations in 105 countries with unlimited bandwidth—offers a 30-day free trial and a money-back guarantee with several subscription options to fit different viewing needs.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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