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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
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Investors have also rushed into the country’s sovereign and state oil company bonds since Maduro was captured.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 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 sent bonds and the dollar tumbling and stocks an inch away from a bear market in April before recovering sharply through the end of 2025 after Trump backed off some of his harshest tariff threats.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 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
Julann Carney, a Realtor and property manager in Sherwood, said the plans for the money raised by the bonds are ill considered and add too much to the bills of residents.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Nov. 2025
These films explore those bonds without ever resorting to bromides or mawkishness.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
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
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
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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
Investors have also rushed into the country’s sovereign and state oil company bonds since Maduro was captured.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 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 sent bonds and the dollar tumbling and stocks an inch away from a bear market in April before recovering sharply through the end of 2025 after Trump backed off some of his harshest tariff threats.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 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
Julann Carney, a Realtor and property manager in Sherwood, said the plans for the money raised by the bonds are ill considered and add too much to the bills of residents.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Nov. 2025
These films explore those bonds without ever resorting to bromides or mawkishness.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonds
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After a man appears to resist, the situation escalates as several agents tackle him and place him in handcuffs.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The video shows a group of Kansas City police officers placing two people in handcuffs in a parking lot and shooing other people away from the area.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Businesses with links to the IRGC became Iran’s sanction-circumventing apparatus, controlling imports, managing currency exchanges, and monopolizing access to restricted goods.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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Israeli defense exports rose 13% last year, with major contracts signed for Israeli defense technology including its advanced multi-layered aerial defense systems.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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The contracts mostly were for time-sensitive disaster response work.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 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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Despite rain on parade morning and water-sensitive glues, the massive 55-foot float successfully completed its Colorado Avenue route intact.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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That trick play failed — Chism overthrew an open Drake Maye on the same reverse pass McDaniels called for Amendola and Tom Brady in Super Bowl LII — but the 24-year-old hauled in a 20-yard reception three plays later to move the chains on second-and-18.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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It's been a difficult run for casual dining restaurant chains in recent years.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The meeting comes as Tokyo seeks to rein in a deepening diplomatic and trade rift with China while strengthening ties with allies to counter Beijing’s attempts to isolate Japan.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Calvo's second executive order creates a task force to review business licenses in the city that may have ties to Cuba's government, with the potential for licenses to be revoked.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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None of this will be possible unless Venezuelans recover real freedoms with guarantees and civil rights.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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Companies also face major risks mining in Venezuela without sustained security guarantees.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Government regulations limit the amount of chemicals allowed in some kinds of consumer products, such as adhesives and construction materials, because of their contribution to smog, but personal care products that contain fragrances remain largely unregulated.—
Katelyn Richard,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
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Used in everyday solutions like adhesives and lotions, LMWGs are inexpensive but are also needed in very small amounts.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Bonds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonds. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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