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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
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
That’s a busy household for him, and Nicole and the sweet images capture the bonds that are already forming between big brothers and little.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 23 Feb. 2026
Egg watches a puppet show, goes to some parties, takes in a joust or two, and bonds with his tall new friend and mentor.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Regardless of wins or losses, the bonds the Hawks share will always be bigger than the game.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Treasury yields fell as investors scooped up bonds.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Fiery Mars leaps into a supportive sextile to healing Chiron, encouraging us to make the first move in mending strained bonds of any type.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
The plan also calls for a Professional Sports Development Area (PSDA) tax district to help pay the bonds for the stadium.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Developers front the cost, and the district issues bonds to repay the developer for the infrastructure investment.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
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 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
Noun
The data shows a broad post-COVID surge in diplomacy in which China also looked to deepen bonds with the Global South as well as close allies.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
That’s a busy household for him, and Nicole and the sweet images capture the bonds that are already forming between big brothers and little.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 23 Feb. 2026
Egg watches a puppet show, goes to some parties, takes in a joust or two, and bonds with his tall new friend and mentor.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Regardless of wins or losses, the bonds the Hawks share will always be bigger than the game.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
Treasury yields fell as investors scooped up bonds.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Fiery Mars leaps into a supportive sextile to healing Chiron, encouraging us to make the first move in mending strained bonds of any type.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
The plan also calls for a Professional Sports Development Area (PSDA) tax district to help pay the bonds for the stadium.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Developers front the cost, and the district issues bonds to repay the developer for the infrastructure investment.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonds
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At one point, a fourth agent retrieved an extra pair of handcuffs.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gales also owned a pair of handcuffs, identical to the ones on Kim Thomas’ body, and was seen near the Friedland home the morning of the homicide, Rudolf has said.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The American Federation of Teachers and the American Association of University Professors, argued in a letter on Tuesday that Apollo has not been upfront about its links to Epstein.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Critics argue that the monarchy was slow to respond to the pressure, given that Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to Epstein have been discussed for more than a decade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Those contracts allow a lot of secrecy and for DHS to move quickly without following the usual processes and safeguards, said Charles Tiefer, a professor emeritus of law at the University of Baltimore Law School.—
Heather Hollingsworth,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Others leave secure jobs in the Middle East for contracts promising thousands of dollars and the possibility of Russian citizenship after a year on the frontlines.—
Emmanuel Igunza,
NPR,
21 Feb. 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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Larger chains and brands are also offering refillable options and other innovations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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National chains such as Sears, Kmart, Radio Shack, Payless Shoes and HH Gregg have either shuttered locations or gone out of business altogether.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Over the next month, in the only weekend games United will play until Leeds United visit on April 11, Palace and Villa both go to Old Trafford on Sundays after European ties on the Thursdays.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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None of the companies have any apparent ties to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor nor is there any evidence that pending closures are related to him.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine sensibly sees firm security guarantees as the necessary starting point to ensure that any territorial concessions don’t become a foothold from which Russia can simply resume its attack.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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But hitting arbitrary targets has never been the point of the ratings game; what really matters in Milan is that NBC is clearing all its guarantees to advertisers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Volatile organic compounds may be added to menstrual products as part of fragrances, adhesives or other product components.—
Jenni Shearston,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2026
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The cords loop through the sole unit and lock with a toggle, so the components connect mechanically instead of being bonded with traditional adhesives.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Bonds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonds. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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