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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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Lower yields made cash and bonds less attractive places to park money.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Investors have sold off Japanese government bonds and yen in the past weeks.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
In the 20th century, the 30-year mortgage and highway construction combined to make suburbia possible, creating strong bonds between middle-class Americans and the political and business establishments.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
His administration is also buying housing bonds and floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage in an effort to bring down the cost of homeownership.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Some states, like Indiana, leverage these grants by selling bonds to the municipal debt market, pledging the EPA grants to the bonds' repayment to increase the amount of funding available for infrastructure projects.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 12 Jan. 2026
That’s how the Rams try to bring players back into the fold, but many are still living in Los Angeles and creating their own bonds within their community.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Unlike stocks or bonds that exist digitally, silver requires physical space and protection.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The film stars Sally Field as a widow who bonds with a giant Pacific octopus, while also connecting with a young man (Lewis Pullman) in need of direction.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 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
Roeland Park and Prairie Village officials have also stated that the cities are not a part of the STAR bonds district.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
My Octopus Teacher is a story of relationships, as told by a filmmaker who bonds with an octopus.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Mike starts creating distance with Eleven after Hopper threatens him, leading Eleven, who bonds with Max over the drama, to end their relationship.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Half-brothers Wirt and Greg certainly have their disagreements during their journey through the Unknown, but what bonds them in the end, like Lucy carrying her tired little brother Linus home to bed in Great Pumpkin, is fathomless love.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Since the split, sources told People that the actress bonds with their two daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
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One of Fishback’s principal issues — government divestiture of Israeli bonds — is a dog-whistle to antisemites.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Lower yields made cash and bonds less attractive places to park money.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Investors have sold off Japanese government bonds and yen in the past weeks.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
In the 20th century, the 30-year mortgage and highway construction combined to make suburbia possible, creating strong bonds between middle-class Americans and the political and business establishments.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
His administration is also buying housing bonds and floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage in an effort to bring down the cost of homeownership.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Some states, like Indiana, leverage these grants by selling bonds to the municipal debt market, pledging the EPA grants to the bonds' repayment to increase the amount of funding available for infrastructure projects.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 12 Jan. 2026
That’s how the Rams try to bring players back into the fold, but many are still living in Los Angeles and creating their own bonds within their community.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Unlike stocks or bonds that exist digitally, silver requires physical space and protection.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
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That would be Jinu, soda-popping demon who steals souls but ultimately bonds with Rumi.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The film stars Sally Field as a widow who bonds with a giant Pacific octopus, while also connecting with a young man (Lewis Pullman) in need of direction.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 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
Roeland Park and Prairie Village officials have also stated that the cities are not a part of the STAR bonds district.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
My Octopus Teacher is a story of relationships, as told by a filmmaker who bonds with an octopus.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Mike starts creating distance with Eleven after Hopper threatens him, leading Eleven, who bonds with Max over the drama, to end their relationship.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
Half-brothers Wirt and Greg certainly have their disagreements during their journey through the Unknown, but what bonds them in the end, like Lucy carrying her tired little brother Linus home to bed in Great Pumpkin, is fathomless love.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Since the split, sources told People that the actress bonds with their two daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonds
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Reina turned himself in at the downtown Sacramento County Main Jail, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, which posted a video of Reina in handcuffs on social media.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The next moment, they were being whisked away in handcuffs to a detention center in the brush country of South Texas, in the small town of Dilley – population 5,732.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 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.—
Shawna Hudson,
StyleCaster,
31 Jan. 2026
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The court found the contracts were unconstitutional.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Other unions also pushing for improved contracts The 30,000 members of Local 99 also are working under terms of an expired contract, since June 30, 2024.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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While you might be inclined to take the less humane route to keep mice out—stocking up on traps, glues, essential oils, and other expensive (and often gruesome) killers—there are plenty of natural ways to repel mice worth trying, too.—
Kylie McConville,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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Use waterproof containers to store paints, glues, markers, and ink.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fast-food chains like Shake Shack and Chipotle are among those that have rolled out high-protein, lower-carb menus, as Fox News Digital previously reported.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Load your car with winter travel gear, including tire chains, ice scraper/snowbrush, jumper cables, and road flares.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
26 Jan. 2026
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Starmer is on a 4-day visit to China, the first trip by a British prime minister in eight years, signaling an attempt at resetting bilateral ties.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Golov said Israel’s long-term objective should not be reducing ties with Washington, but deepening them.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Either could be a candidate for a short extension or perhaps a deal where some guarantees are installed in exchange for cap flexibility.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
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Energy flows are no longer determined solely by price and proximity but by alliance structures and security guarantees.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wet wipes contain alcohol and chemicals that strip natural oils, damage materials like leather, and weaken shoe adhesives.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
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The codes focus on using modular construction, reversible connections instead of permanent adhesives, and using the right materials that can be isolated like mass timber.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Bonds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonds. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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