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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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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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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
Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The Eastport floating dock project, which costs $440,000, is being funded by a $350,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources State Waterway Improvement program, $65,000 in Annapolis bonds and $25,000 in capital reserves, city officials said.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 June 2026
In just 30 minutes, the molecular bonds of the plastics collapse.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
People are close here, and those bonds have thrived since Port Costa Brick Works established its own company town in the early 1900s.
—Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
As a result, bonds become less attractive.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 June 2026
On the positive side, the measures (more on them below) announced by the RBI Friday are expected to boost foreign capital flows into Indian bonds, offering some relief to a rupee that has underperformed most major Asian currencies this year.
—Ashutosh Joshi, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
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
Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
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
Noun
The administration has cracked down on most forms of migration for foreigners — demanding that bonds of up to $15,000 be paid for visa processing in some, mainly African, countries and requiring years of personal history, including social media accounts, to be vetted.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The Eastport floating dock project, which costs $440,000, is being funded by a $350,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources State Waterway Improvement program, $65,000 in Annapolis bonds and $25,000 in capital reserves, city officials said.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 June 2026
In just 30 minutes, the molecular bonds of the plastics collapse.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
People are close here, and those bonds have thrived since Port Costa Brick Works established its own company town in the early 1900s.
—Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
As a result, bonds become less attractive.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 June 2026
On the positive side, the measures (more on them below) announced by the RBI Friday are expected to boost foreign capital flows into Indian bonds, offering some relief to a rupee that has underperformed most major Asian currencies this year.
—Ashutosh Joshi, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026
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
Verb
The narrator and his wife find that their attachment to the charismatic and cryptic Chibi grows with the cat’s increasing visits, in a way that bewilders them but somehow bonds them closer together.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonds
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For the second time in a week, the same NFL player was placed in handcuffs.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Photos and videos showed people climbing on cars, street signs and light poles, and NYPD officers placing people in handcuffs.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
6 June 2026
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But the show’s relationship to the novels is a refreshingly flexible one, as are its links to the 1994 Neil Jordan film.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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The cap limits how much each team can spend on player salaries, but the math is not always as simple as adding up contracts.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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According to a report published by 11Alive, a company owned by Derek Dooley's brother and Kemp's close personal friend, Daniel, earned millions of dollars when it was issued contracts to put security systems in Georgia schools.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
6 June 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
Verb
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But by then, Rockmount’s shirts were iconic, Weil relates in his third book about Western apparel and Rockmount.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Silence = Death, the work of the Silence = Death Collective (and not ACT UP, as Avram Finkelstein relates in his interview) became the primary pictorial representation of ACT UP and a rallying slogan for the fight against the disease.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Her presence is heralded not by the sounds of howls, roars or clanking chains, but by the shutting of the door to her study, the scrape of her chair as it is pulled towards her desk, and the clanking of her type-writer keys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Foot-traffic data show shoppers fleeing apparel, electronics and home-furnishing chains for warehouse clubs, supermarkets and dollar stores, while toys and beauty products remain rare splurges in an increasingly needs-first marketplace.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Twelve people were arrested on federal and state charges during the joint-enforcement operation, which authorities said dismantled a significant drug trafficking network with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, responsible for providing cocaine to the Norteños criminal street gang.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Working with durable synthetic materials and intricate knotting techniques, the Miami artist explored resilience, preservation and the ties that bind communities together, turning simple text into quiet moments of reflection.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The 49ers then voided the guarantees in Aiyuk’s contact last summer, which Aiyuk elected not to fight with a grievance through the NFL Players Association.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Supporters said the additional revenue would help fund city services, while opponents argued the increase could hurt tourism and hospitality businesses and provide no guarantees about how the money would ultimately be spent.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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“Bonds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonds. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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