Synonyms of bonds

bonds 1 of 2

noun

plural of bond

1

as in handcuffs

something that physically prevents free movement

before they could release the captive, they had to undo a number of bonds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handcuffs
• chains
• bracelets
• binds
• shackles
• ties
• bands
• cuffs
• irons
• manacles
• confinements
• fetters
• constraints
• ligatures
• restraints
• traps
• holdings
• collars
• restrictions
• entanglements
• curbs
• captivities
• imprisonments
• trammels
• hindrances
• incarcerations
• nets
• enslavements
• straitjackets
• enchainments
• fasteners
• immurements
• holds
• hobbles
• hold-downs

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• links
• ties
• connections
• linkages
• cements
• cords
• knots
• ligatures
• sympathies
• attachments
• unions
• yokes
• fastenings
• joints
• nexuses
• shackles
• hookups
• restraints
• handcuffs
• limits
• manacles
• constraints
• affections
• fetters
• restrictions
• curbs
• trammels
• tie-ups
• linkups
• limitations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separations
• partings
• releases
• freedoms
• liberations
• emancipations

3

as in contracts

a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation

signed a bond to repay the money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contracts
• guarantees
• deals
• vows
• pledges
• assurances
• sureties
• covenants
• warranties
• guaranties
• treaties
• oaths
• deposits
• pacts
• securities
• seals
• insurances
• bargains
• conventions
• compacts
• words
• pawns
• concordats
• accords
• troths
• bails

4

as in glues

a substance used to stick things together

what type of bond works best on ceramics?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glues
• adhesives
• sizes
• cements
• water glasses
• epoxies
• mucilages
• epoxy resins
• gums
• superglues
• library pastes
• goos
• pastes
• dope

bonds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bond

as in communes

to form a close personal relationship

a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson

Synonyms & Similar Words

• communes
• relates
• clicks
• hits it off
• sympathizes
• befriends
• identifies
• empathizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bonds

Noun

Many have worked and trained alongside each other for years, forming bonds that transcend cultures and languages. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

But that doesn’t mean the bonds and awakenings that have been sown won’t grow in their own ways, whether in terms of enduring perceptions or travels to or from here to other nations or inspiring future leaders. — Vahe Gregorian july 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

That said, product use and sun protection should be top of mind, especially when the summer season preys on weaker bonds. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 July 2026

Thanks to the determination of these and many other communities, the bonds of empire began dissolving well before July 4, 1776. — T. H. Breen, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

In turn, bonds often become less attractive in response to economic turmoil. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 July 2026

There were so many women who had amazing stories to tell who had these incredible bonds and friendships and were going through all sorts of life challenges and dealing with different things in their life. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 2 July 2026

Standard Chartered's broader projection, including trade finance and bonds, reaches $30 trillion by 2034. — Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

This creates stronger chemical bonds between the organic and inorganic components of the electrolyte while establishing continuous pathways that allow lithium ions to move more efficiently through the battery. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026

Verb

Once there, Emily bonds with four other counselors — played by Alice Wordsworth, Cherry Moore, Lea Rose Sebastianis and Ella Reece — who begin to explore their witchy reality together. — William Earl, Variety, 26 June 2026

Every one of these chips, Jalapeño included, depends on Taiwan Semiconductor for advanced fabrication and the specialized packaging that bonds compute and memory into a single working part. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Catholicism also bonds together our people, particularly our diverse immigrant groups. — Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026

The narrator and his wife find that their attachment to the charismatic and cryptic Chibi grows with the cat’s increasing visits, in a way that bewilders them but somehow bonds them closer together. — Literary Hub, 9 June 2026

The Pennsylvania native made her TV acting debut on the HBO hit as Faye, the adrift addict who bonds with Fezco (the late Angus Cloud) and later Rue (Zendaya), after previously establishing herself in adult films, with creator Sam Levinson casting her directly. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026

Potter starred in the film as Carin Fisher, a fellow student whom Patch bonds with. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 May 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