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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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bond

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verb

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
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 See all Example Sentences for bond 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
  • As Texans prepare for the weather, some of the area’s largest grocery chains have seen an increase in demand for staple items, like bottled water, milk, eggs, cereal, bread, peanut butter and paper goods.
    Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Delgado’s death sets off a chain of events in the episodes that follow.
    Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • The contract between the retail giant and the drone delivery company has expired, both companies confirmed.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The last negotiations took 18 months and over 50 sessions to create a contract.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • He was seen as the glue that held everybody together, Wong said.
    Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The men also dressed to impress: Adrien Brody wore an oversized brooch on his Thom Browne suit while Colman Domingo rocked two pinkie rings and Kieran Culkin accessorized his beaded bracelets and temporary tattoos with a Tiffany & Co. brooch.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Surprise her with a luxe silk pillowcase or sparkling tennis bracelet.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Frangieh is a member of the Lebanese Christian political family who shares close ties with former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, with Frangieh having openly backed him in 2011.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Ulbrich, a charismatic former 49ers linebacker, has worked with Shanahan in the past (Atlanta), runs the system Shanahan prefers and has deep ties to the South Bay.
    Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas is no guarantee of peace.
    Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Democrats are eager to draw attention to climate change, while also extracting guarantees about President Biden's clean energy tax credits.
    Hans Nichols, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025

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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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