1
as in chain
something that physically prevents free movement
before they could release the captive, they had to undo a number of bonds
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in contract
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
signed a bond to repay the money
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in glue
a substance used to stick things together
what type of bond works best on ceramics?
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to relate
to form a close personal relationship
a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bond
Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
The recent jump in bond yields, which happens when bond prices fall, reflects rising anxiety about inflation and a potential recession.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips and Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Photo: Interiors by Kat He was inspired by Japanese wabi-sabi — the tradition of elevating the broken or mismatched, like bonding broken pottery with lines of gold.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bond
Noun
It’s been benefiting from some of the sharp moves in the bond market.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
The recent jump in bond yields, which happens when bond prices fall, reflects rising anxiety about inflation and a potential recession.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips and Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
The on-screen chemistry Meloni and Hargitay share, combined with their characters' decades of intense, bonding experiences fighting crime together, has led to such a fervent fandom that even their costars have openly questioned why Bensler hasn't happened.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Photo: Interiors by Kat He was inspired by Japanese wabi-sabi — the tradition of elevating the broken or mismatched, like bonding broken pottery with lines of gold.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
-
Rabbi Anne wears a keepsake from her grandfather — a metal thimble that dangles from a silver chain around her neck.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2025
-
The broken bangle was remade into something else entirely: a smooth, curved jade pendant attached to a 22-karat gold chain.—
Sadiya Ansari Spandita Malik,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Orange 1 and 2: Banned in 1956 and 1960 for potential links to organ damage.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
-
However, Russia has circumvented a $60 price cap on a barrel of seaborne crude with a shadow fleet of vessels whose ownership is reorganized to hide links to Moscow.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
This is rare in an industry where many companies rely on contract manufacturers and private-label products.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
-
No contract was ever signed, and the band didn’t show up.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Plastered firmly onto my soul and sealed by the kind of glue that holds entire generations together.—
Lauren Vuong,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
-
But then again, teams that win titles don’t usually start the year with one of the youngest rosters in the league, or go stretches without a true point guard, or spend months patching their rotation with glue and tape.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
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.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
-
Engineering strength depends on an interpretive framework that relates forces, the size of an object and their ratio − which represents mechanical stress.—
Zachary del Rosario,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
But her jewelry brought a contrast to her look, with oversized green gemstones used in her dangle drop earrings, a chunky ring and a chain bracelet.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
-
Lively accessorized with turquoise stone earrings, a matching cocktail ring, and similarly hued bead bracelets.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
That tie is now broken, and according to Billboard, SOS stands alone as the longest-charting top 10 album by a solo female artist in history, passing the Grammy-winning 21.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
-
But like the exhibition match against Dynamo, the tie would never be played.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
There is no magic formula for how to get this right, and there is no guarantee that Trump’s approach will succeed.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
-
As for who might succeed Francis, experts say that since the late pope appointed many cardinals, his successor could be someone who shares his ideas and vision for the church, but there's no guarantee.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share