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also bondsmen
as in slaves
a person who is considered the property of another person
would rather die as an insurgent than live as a bondman
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Recent Examples of bondmen
Plus, bail bondsmen are the ultimate local rent seekers.
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Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bondmen
slaves
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Even during his lifetime, Washington faced criticism for holding slaves.—
John Garrison Marks,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
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Newsom has thrown himself behind progressive stances on affirmative action, crime, and reparations, having recently signed a bill to create an agency that will deliver restitution to the descendants of slaves.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Bondmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bondmen. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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