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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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
Kelli Bender, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
She was later released on a $1,500 bond and is scheduled to appear on March 28 in Manchester Superior Court.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
The pair immediately hit it off — indulging in each other’s awkward bits and bonding through people-watching.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
McDermott believes his bond with Otis and the pet's professional success shows how many amazing animals are waiting to be adopted from shelters and rescues.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
She was later released on a $1,500 bond and is scheduled to appear on March 28 in Manchester Superior Court.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
What Adolescence says about incel culture Based his schoolmates’ use of emojis on Instagram, Bascombe’s son Adam believes Katie was accusing Jamie of being an incel, a misogynistic community popular online with men’s rights activists that bonds over being rejected by women.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
The pair immediately hit it off — indulging in each other’s awkward bits and bonding through people-watching.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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This chain of violence and victimhood just goes on eternally.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Riu hotel chain did not immediately respond to TIME’s request for comment.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Tickets to the event will be offered first to Mark Twain House & Museum members through a private link.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2025
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With Mercury also retrograding in Pisces in your second house, expect delays and miscommunications regarding money and possessions — be extra cautious with contracts and big-ticket purchases.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Guardians front office believes in Santana, or he wouldn’t have been given a 1-year, $12 million contract, as a bridge at first base to Manzardo. More About Kyle Manzardo: The Tampa Rays drafted Manzardo in the 2nd round of the 2021 MLB draft.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Surely there’s a tube of glue somewhere in this massive house, but this is about the outing, not its ostensible purpose.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Anne Mae also gets a fun turn as Greg’s rival Patty, who has never forgiven him for a glue incident from second grade.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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The keepers of the winter count are charged not only with recording new events but with relating the community’s history by translating the symbolized events to an oral performance.—
Christopher T. Green,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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During the sketch, Thompson called out the fact that Darius and Murphy's Morgan, who wore a shimmery red jacket and a comically large gold medallion, seemed like they might be related.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As for accessories, Stefani went with silver bangle bracelets and a few rings.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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But Chico could also be problematic, racking up so many DUIs that by 2007 the star was required to wear an ankle bracelet that monitored his alcohol intake.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, China has 307 shipyards, with 35 sites having ties to military or national security projects.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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More than the family ties that bind him to Charlotte, Curry has embraced his sage master role on a developing young group.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But there’s no guarantee UConn would face the Cowgirls, as No. 10 seed South Dakota State has serious Cinderella potential.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The research on alignment faking provides some clues, but there are no guarantees.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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