1
as in chain
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 link
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 contract
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
signed a bond to repay the money
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4
as in glue
a substance used to stick things together
what type of bond works best on ceramics?
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as in to relate
to form a close personal relationship
a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson
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Recent Examples of bond
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Markets have responded to the threat of further price increases by punishing stock and bond investors alike.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, parents can bond over cosplay go-karting, sample Japanese whiskey, or relax in a traditional bathhouse or onsen.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Unlike most cats, who tend to avoid water at all costs, Claudia's feline seems to have a special bond with bath time.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Markets have responded to the threat of further price increases by punishing stock and bond investors alike.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
The coach has since bonded out and is due back in court on Jan. 23.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, parents can bond over cosplay go-karting, sample Japanese whiskey, or relax in a traditional bathhouse or onsen.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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Delgado’s death sets off a chain of events in the episodes that follow.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
9 Jan. 2025
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Debenhams, once a national department store chain, is now an online-only business, while the number of House of Fraser stores has nearly halved since retailer Mike Ashley took over the franchise.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Illinoisans — or anyone with the link — can vote for one design per day until voting closes on Feb. 14.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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His family has strong links with Flixton, both dad Charlie and brother Joz having played for the club, while Mitten helped produce the matchday programme for a time.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Listen to this article More than five years ago, San Diego officials declared an emergency and signed a no-bid contract to repair the elevators that serve the Civic Center Plaza, a mid-century office tower that houses more than 800 city employees.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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After failing to reach an agreement on a potential maximum contract extension over the summer with Miami brass, the relationship between Butler and the rest of the Heat got icy.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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He was seen as the glue that held everybody together, Wong said.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Jan. 2025
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Alcohol has long been central to American life—raised in toasts, poured at celebrations, and served as a social glue.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sources with knowledge of the investigation told The Times officials were aware of the earlier fire and its general proximity to the starting point of the Palisades fire, and looking into whether they are related.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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In 2021 and 2022, there were 50 and 55 crashes, respectively, that were alcohol related, according to city data.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Shields spoke glowingly of the night in a recent podcast interview, saying mama Swift gave one of her daughters a bracelet right off her wrist.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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Chalamet paired the green scarf with a denim set from True Religion that featured contrasting stitching, layered bracelets, and a pair of ankle boots.—
Marissa Muller,
WWD,
18 Jan. 2025
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Democrats also grilled Vought for his ties to Project 2025 and the powers of the executive branch as the panel weighed his nomination last week.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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The federal law had required TikTok parent company ByteDance to cut ties with the platform’s U.S. operations by Sunday.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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The cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas is no guarantee of peace.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2025
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For some teams, the finish line never comes, so there's no guarantee.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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