1
as in handcuffs
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 links
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 contracts
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
signed a bond to repay the money
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as in glues
a substance used to stick things together
what type of bond works best on ceramics?
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as in communes
to form a close personal relationship
a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson
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Recent Examples of bonds
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
But that doesn’t mean the bonds and awakenings that have been sown won’t grow in their own ways, whether in terms of enduring perceptions or travels to or from here to other nations or inspiring future leaders.
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Vahe Gregorian
july 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
That said, product use and sun protection should be top of mind, especially when the summer season preys on weaker bonds.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 July 2026
Thanks to the determination of these and many other communities, the bonds of empire began dissolving well before July 4, 1776.
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T. H. Breen,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
In turn, bonds often become less attractive in response to economic turmoil.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
There were so many women who had amazing stories to tell who had these incredible bonds and friendships and were going through all sorts of life challenges and dealing with different things in their life.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Standard Chartered's broader projection, including trade finance and bonds, reaches $30 trillion by 2034.
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Aaron Stanley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
This creates stronger chemical bonds between the organic and inorganic components of the electrolyte while establishing continuous pathways that allow lithium ions to move more efficiently through the battery.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Catholicism also bonds together our people, particularly our diverse immigrant groups.
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Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
The narrator and his wife find that their attachment to the charismatic and cryptic Chibi grows with the cat’s increasing visits, in a way that bewilders them but somehow bonds them closer together.
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Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
The Pennsylvania native made her TV acting debut on the HBO hit as Faye, the adrift addict who bonds with Fezco (the late Angus Cloud) and later Rue (Zendaya), after previously establishing herself in adult films, with creator Sam Levinson casting her directly.
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David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Potter starred in the film as Carin Fisher, a fellow student whom Patch bonds with.
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Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Comedy is the throughline that bonds it all together.
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Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
The architect ultimately bonds with — and quickly becomes attracted to — his friend’s wife (Pamela Gidley), and as the two of them pursue their passions together, secrets from the architect’s past and family bubble to the surface.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
Tekton bonds the body together into a seamless, self-supporting monocoque optimized for thermal and leakproof integrity.
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New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
Many have worked and trained alongside each other for years, forming bonds that transcend cultures and languages.
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Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
But that doesn’t mean the bonds and awakenings that have been sown won’t grow in their own ways, whether in terms of enduring perceptions or travels to or from here to other nations or inspiring future leaders.
—
Vahe Gregorian
july 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
That said, product use and sun protection should be top of mind, especially when the summer season preys on weaker bonds.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 July 2026
Thanks to the determination of these and many other communities, the bonds of empire began dissolving well before July 4, 1776.
—
T. H. Breen,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
In turn, bonds often become less attractive in response to economic turmoil.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
There were so many women who had amazing stories to tell who had these incredible bonds and friendships and were going through all sorts of life challenges and dealing with different things in their life.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Standard Chartered's broader projection, including trade finance and bonds, reaches $30 trillion by 2034.
—
Aaron Stanley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
This creates stronger chemical bonds between the organic and inorganic components of the electrolyte while establishing continuous pathways that allow lithium ions to move more efficiently through the battery.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Verb
That, in turn, strengthens the case for the Bank of Korea to raise interest rates, the very pressure that has made Korean government bonds the worst-performing sovereign debt in the world this year.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Catholicism also bonds together our people, particularly our diverse immigrant groups.
—
Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
The narrator and his wife find that their attachment to the charismatic and cryptic Chibi grows with the cat’s increasing visits, in a way that bewilders them but somehow bonds them closer together.
—
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
The Pennsylvania native made her TV acting debut on the HBO hit as Faye, the adrift addict who bonds with Fezco (the late Angus Cloud) and later Rue (Zendaya), after previously establishing herself in adult films, with creator Sam Levinson casting her directly.
—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Potter starred in the film as Carin Fisher, a fellow student whom Patch bonds with.
—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Comedy is the throughline that bonds it all together.
—
Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
The architect ultimately bonds with — and quickly becomes attracted to — his friend’s wife (Pamela Gidley), and as the two of them pursue their passions together, secrets from the architect’s past and family bubble to the surface.
—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
Tekton bonds the body together into a seamless, self-supporting monocoque optimized for thermal and leakproof integrity.
—
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonds
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Once outside, paramedics determined that Martin had stopped breathing, removed his handcuffs and began CPR.
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The suspect was then placed in handcuffs and taken into custody.
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The same 2024 review links dysbiosis to halitosis, cavities, gingivitis, periodontitis and oral candidiasis.
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
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All were standard, one-year Russian military contracts like those signed by foreign recruits from other countries.
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Two-way contracts, which pay half the NBA rookie minimum and do not count toward the salary cap or luxury tax, allow for players to be on their NBA team’s active list for as many as 50 regular-season games with other game action having to come in the G League.
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The Science of Glue Molecular glues work in a fundamentally different way from other oral medicines.
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Sticky Adhesives And Tape Sticky tapes, glues, or labels may leave a residue on granite countertops—and using sharp instruments to remove it will damage the stone surface.
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Eisman relates that Elon Musk plans to make money from ventures that only exit in the fictional world.
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But by then, Rockmount’s shirts were iconic, Weil relates in his third book about Western apparel and Rockmount.
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Lotte Shopping revealed in a corporate filing on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Megabox parent company Contentree JoongAng to merge the two chains was terminated on June 30.
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The planned merger of Lotte Cinema and Megabox, South Korea’s second- and third-largest multiplex chains, has collapsed, ending a 14-month attempt to combine the two companies into the country’s biggest theatrical exhibitor.
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Ukrainska Pravda said he was targeted by Ukrainian sanctions in 2023 for ties to Russia, a year after Moscow launched its ongoing full-scale invasion.
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Interestingly, her bandmate Tzuyu’s frilly bloomers with garter-type ties did not fan flames on social media.
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Over time, create a constituency of parents and young adults who prefer individualized market returns over the collective guarantees of the Social Security Trust Fund.
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And strong support policies, such as an extended return window and money-back guarantees, now act as safeguards that can help customers feel more confident about their purchase.
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“Bonds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonds. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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