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
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
In December, the Eagan City Council approved up to $18 million in private activity bonds to finance the building acquisition and its renovation, according to city council documents.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Firms issue bonds which are IOUs, these have even less moneyness.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Credit spreads are at their tightest in about 20 years, meaning there is little difference in yields between corporate bonds compared to government bonds.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The abrupt loss of daily structure and social bonds created ripple effects that are still unfolding.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Yields on 30-year US Treasurys neared 5%, Japan saw 20-year and 30-year yields jump, and long-maturity British, French, and German bonds all slumped.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 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
That spurred a rally in bonds as investors sought safe havens and ramped up bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
In December, the Eagan City Council approved up to $18 million in private activity bonds to finance the building acquisition and its renovation, according to city council documents.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Firms issue bonds which are IOUs, these have even less moneyness.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Credit spreads are at their tightest in about 20 years, meaning there is little difference in yields between corporate bonds compared to government bonds.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The abrupt loss of daily structure and social bonds created ripple effects that are still unfolding.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Yields on 30-year US Treasurys neared 5%, Japan saw 20-year and 30-year yields jump, and long-maturity British, French, and German bonds all slumped.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 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
Noun
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One was that the workers be transported from a detention facility to the Atlanta airport without handcuffs or other physical restraints.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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Human Rights First raised concerns about the conditions on board the planes, with many deportees held in handcuffs or shackles for the entire flight, which can stop off in multiple countries and last more than 30 hours.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The site provides links to 14 private and government groups that accept and act on complaints, including the FBI, the Better Business Bureau, the Social Security Administration, AARP, the SEC, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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That promise now feels increasingly tenuous; few of the permanent employees have been hired yet, the complex is still under construction, and most of the workforce are transient staff on temporary visas or contracts – like the ones swept up by ICE.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, the Pentagon awarded contracts for the first 154 operational spacecraft, including the ones launched Wednesday.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The glues typically don’t hold well under a wet and salty surf.—
Andrea Tamayo,
Scientific American,
8 Aug. 2025
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Hayes shares with me that the lash bond used to adhere their falsies to your lashes is a much healthier option, because its formula does not utilize common but toxic ingredients found in other lash glues or bonds.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Flat, flexible teams outmaneuver rigid command chains.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, lines of vertical chains or cables create a almost frame each piece of art, as if every one has been thoughtfully exhibited.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Unlike other ultra-luxury brands that were reconstituted in the past few decades under new ownership, Maybach has intimate century-long ties with its mother, Mercedes-Benz.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But seeing Kirk’s personal items, like his ties and toys left by his children, drove home the loss for Jack Posobiec, a conservative commentator who worked closely with Kirk.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That said, there are no guarantees, and you could still get bumped.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
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The incidents come at a time of stark confrontation between Russia and France, with French President Emmanuel Macron a vocal supporter of robust security guarantees for Ukraine as part of any potential peace deal.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fewer adhesives, less weight, less complexity in the design.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Coupled with a suite of PFAS-free process innovations—including water-repellent surface modification and adhesives—the membrane also preserves waterproof performance.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bonds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonds. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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