1
as in handcuffs
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 links
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 contracts
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
signed a bond to repay the money
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as in glues
a substance used to stick things together
what type of bond works best on ceramics?
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as in communes
to form a close personal relationship
a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson
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Recent Examples of bonds
Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Yields on shorter-term bonds such as the two- and five-year Treasuries, however, held on to most of their gains through the afternoon.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The technology was largely depicted as a portal to the future, a tonic for the ailing Los Angeles production sector, and a way to finally wriggle free from the bonds of antiquated studio protocols.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 May 2026
The shuttle, while fantastically advanced, would never be the vehicle to help humankind slip all of our surly bonds, so to speak.
—Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2026
Investors might have had more confidence, Koll said, if the government had openly announced a 10 trillion yen budget funded by 10 trillion yen of bonds, rather than a smaller package paired with assurances of no additional issuance.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Warsh can help by lifting the cost of credit to throttle both consumer and corporate spending, and sell bonds the Fed’s holding to target the latter.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The bonds will be repaid from the project’s rental revenue.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Longer-term bonds can be sensitive to rising interest rates.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Potter starred in the film as Carin Fisher, a fellow student whom Patch bonds with.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Comedy is the throughline that bonds it all together.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The architect ultimately bonds with — and quickly becomes attracted to — his friend’s wife (Pamela Gidley), and as the two of them pursue their passions together, secrets from the architect’s past and family bubble to the surface.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Tekton bonds the body together into a seamless, self-supporting monocoque optimized for thermal and leakproof integrity.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Guess what bonds that group together?
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
That would be Jinu, soda-popping demon who steals souls but ultimately bonds with Rumi.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The adhesive that bonds a child to a sports team is one of the most powerful elements in the universe.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
MYGAs are a way to earn an interest rate similar that of intermediate-term bonds without the risk that the principal value will decline if interest rates rise.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Yields on shorter-term bonds such as the two- and five-year Treasuries, however, held on to most of their gains through the afternoon.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The technology was largely depicted as a portal to the future, a tonic for the ailing Los Angeles production sector, and a way to finally wriggle free from the bonds of antiquated studio protocols.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 May 2026
The shuttle, while fantastically advanced, would never be the vehicle to help humankind slip all of our surly bonds, so to speak.
—Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2026
Investors might have had more confidence, Koll said, if the government had openly announced a 10 trillion yen budget funded by 10 trillion yen of bonds, rather than a smaller package paired with assurances of no additional issuance.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Warsh can help by lifting the cost of credit to throttle both consumer and corporate spending, and sell bonds the Fed’s holding to target the latter.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The bonds will be repaid from the project’s rental revenue.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Longer-term bonds can be sensitive to rising interest rates.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
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The Pennsylvania native made her TV acting debut on the HBO hit as Faye, the adrift addict who bonds with Fezco (the late Angus Cloud) and later Rue (Zendaya), after previously establishing herself in adult films, with creator Sam Levinson casting her directly.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Potter starred in the film as Carin Fisher, a fellow student whom Patch bonds with.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Comedy is the throughline that bonds it all together.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The architect ultimately bonds with — and quickly becomes attracted to — his friend’s wife (Pamela Gidley), and as the two of them pursue their passions together, secrets from the architect’s past and family bubble to the surface.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Tekton bonds the body together into a seamless, self-supporting monocoque optimized for thermal and leakproof integrity.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Guess what bonds that group together?
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
That would be Jinu, soda-popping demon who steals souls but ultimately bonds with Rumi.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The adhesive that bonds a child to a sports team is one of the most powerful elements in the universe.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonds
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After court officers led Santos out of the courtroom in handcuffs, the Chinatown activist, Karlin Chan, said the sentencing gives the community closure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Chopper 4 captured the moment deputies and troopers chased the man and put him in handcuffs.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Pollock agreed to the terms, and Penland left the meeting excited by the possibility of forging greater links between Hollywood and the evangelical community.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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And the trucking firms that Target contracts with can operate with fuller loads.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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This is one of the missions originally awarded to United Launch Alliance under the NSSL Phase 2 contracts, but shifted to SpaceX after delays in ULA’s Vulcan certification.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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The Science of Glue Molecular glues work in a fundamentally different way from other oral medicines.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Sticky Adhesives And Tape Sticky tapes, glues, or labels may leave a residue on granite countertops—and using sharp instruments to remove it will damage the stone surface.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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In an attempt to stabilize their attendance base, chains like Six Flags have started to offer all-parks passes to give visitors access to all 42 of their parks and cut into some of the destination market.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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The study also factors in varying fees paid by different types of retailers, with major chains often able to negotiate lower fees with the credit card companies.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Texas’ deep ties to cattle ranching, beef and agriculture mean comments about meat consumption likely carry more political weight here than in many other states.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The move gives Jones another stamp of approval from a grassroots conservative network with deep ties to evangelical circles and a close alliance with Kemp.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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If everyone in America agreed on religious, political, and artistic truths, there would be no need for our constitutional guarantees.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Iran’s negotiators expressed defiance, saying there was ‘no trust in guarantees or words’ from the American side.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Many of those operations used petrochemical products and solvents such as resins, adhesives and acrylic compounds like methyl methacrylate, the chemical at the center of the Orange County crisis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The product is widely used to manufacture a range of shatter-resistant acrylic materials such as Plexiglas, as well as resins, coatings and adhesives.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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“Bonds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonds. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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