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
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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Artificial Intelligence will soon take fast-food orders at 500 major chains including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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This is less of a problem at large fast-food chains with safety checks and cooking technologies that help minimize these chemicals, but smaller restaurants may not have these precautions, Decker explains.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
21 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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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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The facility has undergone no structural changes since its contract serving as a maximum-security detention center for the U.S. Marshals Service expired under a Joe Biden executive order more than three years ago.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Dolphins so far have bypassed the option of restructuring quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s contract, which would clear $19 million in cap space but add $4.8 million cap charges to his contract from 2026 through 2029.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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This version was a broken porcelain teacup displayed alongside a tube of glue.—
David Sheff,
ARTnews.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Get In a Bind Use mustard or mayo as a binder for your rub—think of it as seasoning glue.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 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
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Paul Weiss drew Trump’s ire not for anything sports related but largely because of former law firm partner—and former federal prosecutor—Mark Pomerantz.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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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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The car that couldn’t stop struck a railroad tie and crashed upside-down into the pond off Ardendale Road.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
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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In Europe, the Federal Republic of Germany agreed in 1954 to renounce the production of nuclear weapons and was nested in NATO and the U.S. security guarantee one year later.—
Anthony Lake,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Trump and Putin reportedly will look to speak this week, while the administration continues to ponder the contours of a deal with Ukraine that will create economic security guarantees by granting the U.S. access to vital rare earth minerals within the country.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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