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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4
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
Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
In the big picture, Chevalier says Asics hopes the Tomo collaboration will highlight the bonds within the athletic footwear space.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
But even if the cultural hesitation fades, there are a few hurdles unique to building platonic bonds online.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 Sep. 2025
Despite the turbulent past of the Reformation almost 500 years ago, the bonds between the Vatican and the British monarchy are today marked by warmth and mutual respect.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Layers of these two-dimensional crystals are stacked using van der Waals forces rather than chemical bonds, enhancing stability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
What are the difficulties and complexities of family bonds?
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Global high-quality bonds might prove one attractive niche.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Citgo equity had been used as collateral for the bonds.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2025
Andor soon bonds with Klára, but later becomes infatuated with his late father, a ticket salesman with connections to the entertainment industry (escapism is a recurring motif) and an observant Jew, whose faith becomes of great interest to the boy.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
See which bonds the president bought.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
In others, Ozzy bonds with Osbourne’s young daughters.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
The stamp then aligns the lasers with waveguide structures on the silicon photonics wafer and bonds them there.
—Roel Baets, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Apr. 2023
Noun
Nalla is being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center on bonds totalling $20,000 but is only required to pay $2,000 for each count.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
In the big picture, Chevalier says Asics hopes the Tomo collaboration will highlight the bonds within the athletic footwear space.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
But even if the cultural hesitation fades, there are a few hurdles unique to building platonic bonds online.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 Sep. 2025
Despite the turbulent past of the Reformation almost 500 years ago, the bonds between the Vatican and the British monarchy are today marked by warmth and mutual respect.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Layers of these two-dimensional crystals are stacked using van der Waals forces rather than chemical bonds, enhancing stability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
What are the difficulties and complexities of family bonds?
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Global high-quality bonds might prove one attractive niche.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Citgo equity had been used as collateral for the bonds.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
The film follows Costner as a Civil War soldier who bonds with a Sioux tribe and adapts to their way of life.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2025
Andor soon bonds with Klára, but later becomes infatuated with his late father, a ticket salesman with connections to the entertainment industry (escapism is a recurring motif) and an observant Jew, whose faith becomes of great interest to the boy.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
See which bonds the president bought.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
In others, Ozzy bonds with Osbourne’s young daughters.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
The stamp then aligns the lasers with waveguide structures on the silicon photonics wafer and bonds them there.
—Roel Baets, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonds
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Eventually, the situation calmed, and Baker placed Skeet in handcuffs and arrested him, along with Medlin and two other ranch hands.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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As one agent holds Shouhed down, the other is seen bringing out handcuffs before a third agent joins them in detaining Shouhed.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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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,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some links were broken, but the Internet Archive filled the gaps.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 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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This includes everything from surveying and certifying nursing homes to assisting Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries and overseeing contracts or extra payments to rural ambulance providers.—
Simon F. Haeder,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Our Top Picks From quick-dry formulas perfect for beginners to long-lasting bond-and-seal systems built for days of wear, these are the best eyelash glues worth adding to your makeup kit.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Unlike ordinary glues, this substance works in wet, salty, and constantly moving conditions, forming a tough bond that resists both pressure and erosion.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The chains are off, and we readers are reaping the benefits.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Pribula’s efficiency was enough to keep the Tigers moving the chains down the field, but there wasn’t too much of a deep passing threat.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perry’s 100-yard return ties Ervin Costner for the longest kick return in school history, Costner’s coming 47 years ago against South Carolina State.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Tulsa King stars Sylvester Stallone as an ex-con with Mafia ties who organizes a new criminal enterprise in Tulsa.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No less important is to accelerate work on security guarantees, which must factor in all challenges and force Russia to end the war and deter any future aggression.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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There are no guarantees whatsoever.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Unlike some lash adhesives, DUO is applied directly to the lash band with the applicator.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Coating, adhesives, and specialty plastics are among its products.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Bonds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonds. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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