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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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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
Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Online court records say his bond is $10,000 for the latter two charges.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
But only Yuri has bonded with the Ochi on a profound spiritual level.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Such a move would trigger a second Nakba, an unimaginable tragedy for a resilient people who have an unbreakable bond with their ancestral land.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Online court records say his bond is $10,000 for the latter two charges.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
Two bald eagle siblings delighted thousands of viewers who watched the babies grow, explore and bond with each other on a nest livestream.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
But only Yuri has bonded with the Ochi on a profound spiritual level.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
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Separately, for the Gaurav Gupta couture presentation the artist wore a chain gown by the designer.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2025
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This system could replace the traditional chain gang used to measure for first downs, though the chain method would remain available as a backup.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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The claim: Fraternal Order of Police rescinded Trump endorsement after Jan. 6 pardons A Jan. 23 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) claims a leading police union took significant action in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon Jan. 6 rioters.—
Chris Mueller,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Studies, including a meta analysis of 1.2 million children in 2014, show no link between vaccines and autism.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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With Santander, too, the Royals preferred a shorter contract, fearing — as some other clubs did — that he might be reduced to a DH in the latter part of a long-term deal.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Castillo is entering the third season of a five-year, $108 million contract in 2025.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The glue of the Buckeyes secondary, Downs was pivotal in each round, from his seven tackles against Tennessee to his three pass breakups against Oregon.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Boyce also recommends letting your base coat, polish, and topcoat dry for 10 minutes before dotting nail glue onto your nail and sticking the crystal in place with tweezers.—
Jennet Jusu,
Allure,
22 Jan. 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,
24 Jan. 2025
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Many fellow Redditors could relate and applauded the man for braving through the pain to create long-lasting family memories.—
Danielle Jennings,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Among the things lost in the fire was an aluminum bracelet Shterenberg made for his wife many decades ago.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Orange County Register,
30 Jan. 2025
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The bracelet was passed onto Prince William after Diana’s death.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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The auto industry also retains deep ties to Canada and Mexico, making tariffs a threat to prices for cars and auto parts, experts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 Feb. 2025
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The leafy neighborhoods and picturesque country lanes of Greenwich, Connecticut, are lined with impressive residences and sprawling estates with ties to some of America’s most illustrious families, such as the Rockefellers.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2025
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The framers of the 14th Amendment made sure that the guarantee of birthright citizenship was enshrined in the Constitution so that it would be protected from the worst impulses of politicians.—
Elizabeth Wydra and Nina Henry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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That means Miami could potentially be searching for replacements in this unit because there’s no guarantee any of the four will be back.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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