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
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
While state or local governments can often issue tax-exempt bonds to finance large, job-creating projects, such as infrastructure construction, schooling, or healthcare, tribes cannot easily do the same.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The people who meet on these trips are just so like-minded, enjoy these experience so much, and come together and create bonds for life.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
The funds were generated by sponsorship partners and private donors, not taxpayer bonds as were used for the construction of the Terry Donahue Pavilion from 2011-13.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The foreign currency exchange rate gains were generated by bonds issued by Berkshire Hathaway, denominated in British Pounds, euros, and Japanese Yen.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
As the trio quarrels, bonds and ventures through the wild unknown, Felix discovers that true bravery may change not only his own destiny, but also the future of his home.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 May 2026
Celebrated on the second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day honors mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in all forms, from single mothers and working moms to women grieving the loss of a child and those who long to become mothers.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Voters across Tarrant and Parker counties weighed in on bonds, mayoral races and school board seats on May 2, with results reshaping local leadership.
—Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Although her sons might not be interested in acting yet, there's another way Banks bonds with her kids.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Fox plays Gerry on the show, a Parkinson’s patient who bonds with Ford’s character Paul, who is also diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
—Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 8 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
Now Valenta hopes the ongoing research helps clarify the exact mechanisms by which fandom leads to people having stronger social bonds.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
While state or local governments can often issue tax-exempt bonds to finance large, job-creating projects, such as infrastructure construction, schooling, or healthcare, tribes cannot easily do the same.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The people who meet on these trips are just so like-minded, enjoy these experience so much, and come together and create bonds for life.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
The funds were generated by sponsorship partners and private donors, not taxpayer bonds as were used for the construction of the Terry Donahue Pavilion from 2011-13.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The foreign currency exchange rate gains were generated by bonds issued by Berkshire Hathaway, denominated in British Pounds, euros, and Japanese Yen.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
As the trio quarrels, bonds and ventures through the wild unknown, Felix discovers that true bravery may change not only his own destiny, but also the future of his home.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 May 2026
Celebrated on the second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day honors mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in all forms, from single mothers and working moms to women grieving the loss of a child and those who long to become mothers.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Voters across Tarrant and Parker counties weighed in on bonds, mayoral races and school board seats on May 2, with results reshaping local leadership.
—Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Verb
Comedy is the throughline that bonds it all together.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Although her sons might not be interested in acting yet, there's another way Banks bonds with her kids.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Fox plays Gerry on the show, a Parkinson’s patient who bonds with Ford’s character Paul, who is also diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
—Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 8 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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Other facial recognition wrongful arrest cases Angela Lipps is not the first person to say facial recognition helped put them in handcuffs.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Tucker’s rapid-fire delivery is punctuated with sound effects, music cues, and the use of a variety of props dangling from his person at all times (including handcuffs, a wad of cash, and two guns).—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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As the Taurus Sun links with Jupiter in your 10th House of Career, commitments and long-range goals gain support.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Mike Winters,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Last year, Linde announced two new long-term supply contracts with space customers and investments to boost production capacity.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Ogwumike is the president of the Women’s National Basketball Player’s Association, which recently negotiated a historic collective bargaining agreement, highlighted by the first multi-million-dollar contracts in league history.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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With their eco-friendly design that’s free from toxic glues, dyes, and microplastics, shoppers love that these cutting boards are food-safe and durable enough to last for years.—
Caley Sturgill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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Wallace said the company had several types of glues and solvents on site, as well as oxygen, propane, gas and a waste oil tank.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the 30 years since the program began, it has been implemented by a number of states and nationwide retail chains, and is now mandatory in all federal office buildings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Justin Sullivan | Getty Images From Domino’s Pizza to Applebee’s, restaurant chains are reporting that sales softened in March as gas prices spiked.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Last year, four different men from Chile were accused in a string of burglaries targeting multimillion-dollar homes in Ohio with possible ties to heists in Minnesota.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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But according to federal officials, the Punjabi Devils were an outlaw gang with ties to the Hells Angels, whose members often wore patches with an outline of Punjab, a region that includes northern India and central eastern Pakistan, and a turbaned skull.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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European film professionals want guarantees that funding for cinema is locked into the AgoraEU budget, and not diverted to other projects or industries.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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At this point, those agitating against the merger might see their most realistic option being to lobby for conditions on the merger, such as job-protection guarantees or production minimums.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Waterproof laminations depend on adhesives.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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This mechanical locking creates a cohesive link that provides structural integrity without the need for adhesives.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Bonds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonds. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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