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
Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Concern over political uncertainty led to a sell-off in Japan’s yen currency and its government bonds last week, with the yield on the 30-year bond hitting a record high on Wednesday.
—CNN Money, 7 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
For Josie Ferreira, a New Yorker attending her third cookout, the event is a rare chance to gather across boroughs and deepen bonds.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Divest in Israel bonds Multiple people urged commissioners to stop renewing county investments in Israel bonds in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
What begins as a chronicle of her parents, sister, and children’s efforts to secure her return, becomes a portrait of conflicting impulses towards anger, vengeance, and compassion, straining the bonds of one grieving family.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Dismissing believers as irrational or fringe only strengthens their bonds and validates their sense of persecution.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
However, if the first question to refund the former sales tax bonds fails to get voter approval, no other projects will be approved.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 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
In a separate State Department pilot program, the Visa Bond Pilot program, visa bonds of up to $15,000 will need to be paidbefore entry into the United States for specific categories of travelers considered higher risk.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Concern over political uncertainty led to a sell-off in Japan’s yen currency and its government bonds last week, with the yield on the 30-year bond hitting a record high on Wednesday.
—CNN Money, 7 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
For Josie Ferreira, a New Yorker attending her third cookout, the event is a rare chance to gather across boroughs and deepen bonds.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Divest in Israel bonds Multiple people urged commissioners to stop renewing county investments in Israel bonds in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
What begins as a chronicle of her parents, sister, and children’s efforts to secure her return, becomes a portrait of conflicting impulses towards anger, vengeance, and compassion, straining the bonds of one grieving family.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Dismissing believers as irrational or fringe only strengthens their bonds and validates their sense of persecution.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
However, if the first question to refund the former sales tax bonds fails to get voter approval, no other projects will be approved.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 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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Wilson's dying body was pulled inside the home by the family and restrained with his own handcuffs.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The judge ordered the sheriff’s office to follow necessary procedures to ensure Adelson cannot self-harm before she was led away in handcuffs after the guilty verdict Thursday night.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 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
Noun
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Having previously allowed Alessia Russo, Ona Batlle and Mary Earps to run their contracts into the final stages — a situation the club say was unsettling for the squad — United were determined not to make the same error.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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SpaceX additionally benefits from billions of dollars in contracts from NASA and the Department of Defense by providing launch services for classified satellites and other payloads.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
5 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
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Now, Russia’s and Ukraine’s Soviet-era tanks rumble across the battlefield covered in anti-drone nets and spikes, dangling chains and unwieldy cages.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tyla also wore coordinating chains around her waist, which dropped with gold medallion charms in numerous tiers.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These cable ties come in a pack of 24 and can be used over and over again.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The company’s leadership also includes several figures with ties to the Biden administration, giving Anthropic the look of a Democratic insider network.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To finalize the deal, Parsons agreed to a four-year, $188 million contract extension with the Packers that included $136 million in total guarantees.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Following Thursday's gathering in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 countries expressed readiness to take direct action regarding potential postwar security guarantees for Ukraine.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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Next, the team plans to expand the approach to other plastics, pair it with greener adhesives, and explore its potential for off-Earth construction, proving that what nature perfected in the ocean could help solve waste problems on Earth and beyond.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Bonds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonds. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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