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
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
After all, Canadian investors bought more Treasuries in April, even as the total value of their holdings declined after revaluing the bonds at current market prices.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 21 June 2025
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 June 2025
For some, communal shelters provided an unexpected chance to bond with strangers.
—Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
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Noun
The endowment is largely invested in real estate, stocks and bonds.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
After all, Canadian investors bought more Treasuries in April, even as the total value of their holdings declined after revaluing the bonds at current market prices.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 21 June 2025
Verb
A lot of trauma bonding with people in the same situation.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 June 2025
For some, communal shelters provided an unexpected chance to bond with strangers.
—Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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Coherent dialogues flow naturally, which can only be observed across a chain of exchanges.—
Tarush Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Both top and bottom were held together by strings of gold chain, which hugged her waist and chest.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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For more details on the nature of AI, AGI, and ASI, see my analysis at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Nielsen does not believe the current research remotely closes the book on the food and sleep and dreaming link, seeing a need for a lot of future work.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Despite the losing streak, Posey opted to exercise an option for 2026 on Melvin’s contract.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
6 July 2025
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Years before signing a rookie contract with the Dallas Mavericks, netting him $13.8 million in the first year alone, Cooper Flagg had a more menial job.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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And Well-Being Across Locations HR is the glue that holds culture together in a hybrid or remote setting.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To avoid bottles that are glued shut, clean the bottle top and cap of excess glue.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
Verb
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The death is unrelated to a recent die-off of prairie dogs in the area, which may also be plague-related.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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Among them, 42% of reported drowning deaths were vehicle related.—
Bethany Blankley,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The biggest novelty is an articulated bracelet shaped like a toothbrush wrapped around the wrist, bristles akimbo as if already used.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
4 July 2025
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Taylor Swift friendship bracelets When Taylor Swift brought her record-breaking Eras Tour to Indianapolis for three nights in November, the dinosaurs were ready to party in style with their very own friendship bracelets.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Netanyahu told reporters Sunday that there was an opportunity to forge new diplomatic ties with additional unspecified countries.—
James Hider,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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In recent years, a string of high-profile officials, oligarchs, and business leaders with close Kremlin ties have died under mysterious or violent circumstances.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Many worry that giving away such an important cultural site without full public input or guarantees for restoration and ongoing community use would be a mistake; city officials insist no final decisions have been made and promised more opportunities for public engagement.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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For example, there’s no guarantee that city-run grocery stores would be able to provide cheaper and more nutritious foods.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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