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
Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Following the abrupt shift Wednesday, stocks skyrocketed and bond yield jumped.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Allied has found a way to bond microscopic gold particles directly to down clusters.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In the bond market, longer-term Treasury yields rose for a second straight day to recover more of their sharp losses from prior months.
—Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Following the abrupt shift Wednesday, stocks skyrocketed and bond yield jumped.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Read on to learn more about this vibrant collective, started by 27-year-old Monica Josey, and how the group is creating spaces for women to bond, grow, and share their love of literature.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Allied has found a way to bond microscopic gold particles directly to down clusters.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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In the case of Tom’s, Schaden says teams are eager partners given the chain’s ability to bring in crowds even when there isn’t an event at the venue.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The effects could ripple up the chain to textile makers and farmers as everyone seeks lower prices to save costs.—
Marc Bain and Joan Kennedy,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Place a $5 bet after signing up through our DraftKings promo code links.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Source: Kickstarter Note: New Atlas may earn commission from purchases made via links.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And even aid groups whose contracts are still active may not be able to assist in the earthquake relief efforts.—
Melody Schreiber,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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Valid emergency room visits are covered by the in-network rate regardless of the contract.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To avoid bottles that are glued shut, clean the bottle top and cap of excess glue.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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The car wash in itself is another example of the impossibly big shoes Ava left to fill; her cunning, charisma, and street smarts were the glue holding the school together.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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Duke has an institutional climate commitment too, efforts include having over 300 climate and sustainability related classes and $3.7 million awarded in seed grants for research on climate.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Zoom in: The Lincoln Auction includes a baseball card with a piece of Joe DiMaggio's bat, an 1881 U.S. $10 gold coin and an 18-karat yellow gold chain link bracelet.—
Carrie Shepherd,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
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Judge Joseph Schwartz agreed to put Sullivan — who is free on a $300,000 bond — on GPS monitoring through an ankle bracelet but denied Therkildsen’s request to place her under house arrest.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There was a four-way tie for fourth place, with Rubio, Ramaswamy, Haley and Kennedy all receiving 3% support.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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The home run was the fifth of the season for Suárez, who broke a tie with the Yankees’ Aaron Judge for the major league lead.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.—
Vincent Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But there are no guarantees that deals will be struck by the time shipments arrive at U.S. ports.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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