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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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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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as in contract
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
signed a bond to repay the money
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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
Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Gentle consistency builds stronger, happier bonds now.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Potter starred in the film as Carin Fisher, a fellow student whom Patch bonds with.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
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Noun
Meanwhile, global sovereign bond markets broadly rallied on Wednesday.
—Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Gentle consistency builds stronger, happier bonds now.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Verb
These irresistible, creamy purée treats are perfect for picky eaters, bonding moments and sneaking in hydration—cats can’t get enough of them.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Potter starred in the film as Carin Fisher, a fellow student whom Patch bonds with.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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Family Dollar was cordoned off with chain link fencing, a small American flag placed on the fence.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Bode makes an impromptu decision to offer up his father's ring, which he's been wearing on a chain around his neck.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 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.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
28 May 2026
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Viral video showed bridge problem A link between the Northland and downtown Kansas City, the northbound viaduct closed suddenly in December after MoDOT found structural issues.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Swift and Kelce, who recently signed a three-year, $54 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, took their seats in Rocket Arena shortly before the opening tip.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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Federation President Dan Reynolds referred to the new law when urging the district to provide a more favorable contract.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Eventually one of RevMed’s chemistry teams came up with a way to use the glue concept to block all forms of the bad protein.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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The Science of Glue Molecular glues work in a fundamentally different way from other oral medicines.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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It's advised for those with respiratory or heart-related issues to limit outdoor activity this afternoon.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The fans would relate and connect with him.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The Kansas City Chiefs star completed his look with a gold watch and a chain bracelet.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Cyrus paired the look with minimal accessories, opting for a few bracelets and a ring, wearing her blonde hair straight, and choosing a dark smoky eye makeup look with natural lipstick.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Add in singles by Jung Hoo Lee, a sacrifice fly by Daniel Susac, and an RBI single by Harrison Bader, and the Giants turned a tie ballgame into a 3-1 lead.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Then Bella Perez hit a two-run home in the eighth to break a 3-3 tie.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In strategic affairs, as in finance, past performance is no guarantee of future returns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The Cruz-Cantwell bill contains still other features that are likely to spark discussion, such as offering athletes health care protections and scholarship guarantees.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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