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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
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
When so many of today’s complaints—the loneliness of young people, the torturous dating market, the loosening of community bonds—come down to interpersonal alienation, the idea of American culture returning to a primal, highly evolved signal of kinship and compatibility is tantalizing.
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Only Murders in the Building features one of Hollywood’s favorite trios — Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin — who bond over their fascination with murder investigations.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Luchin was being held on $200,000 bond on four counts of second-degree bank robbery, Superior Court of San Francisco County online records show.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
When so many of today’s complaints—the loneliness of young people, the torturous dating market, the loosening of community bonds—come down to interpersonal alienation, the idea of American culture returning to a primal, highly evolved signal of kinship and compatibility is tantalizing.
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
An unbalanced molecule, such as carbon monoxide, acts like a positive and negative charge bonded together.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Only Murders in the Building features one of Hollywood’s favorite trios — Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin — who bond over their fascination with murder investigations.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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Additionally, the chain is offering a deal that allows customers to buy any large pizza at regular menu price and get another large, 1-topping pizza for free.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The fitness chain opened its first gym in Covina in 1984 and now has 700 locations across North America.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Both airports have direct train links—the Heathrow Express and the Gatwick Express—that arrive in central London at Paddington Station and Victoria Station, respectively.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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But increasingly, the planet’s biggest pro clubs are signing younger and younger players to bigger and bigger contracts that deter their release when not required, either for fear of injury or fear of losing league games in their absence.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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While Banchero’s contract would meet one of the exceptions to the NBA’s salary cap, it still must be accounted for and does count against the club’s luxury tax thresholds.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Trust is the glue that makes respect meaningful and likability sustainable.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In many ways, David Alan Grier was the glue holding In Living Color together.—
Elliott Smith,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Decisions about which exemptions are made—as well as what related direct funding and tax incentives the government deploys—should be tethered to intensive monitoring of exposure to Chinese influence throughout the supply chain.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Once siloed domains with separate toolsets, these areas are now understood to be related.—
Bruce Kelley,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Skims founder stunned as the cover star of the October 2025 issue wearing a white gold necklace, earrings and bracelet each part of the Pluie de Cartier collection and totaling 707 diamonds with more than 44 carats, according to Vogue.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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At first glance, the bracelet’s gadroons appear to be a decorative feature of the gold surface.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Norman was a patrol officer, Cooper said, and his posts on social media have no ties to the department, although officials were aware of his massive following.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some analysts have questioned whether the slogans on the casings suggest ties to anti-fascist or left-leaning groups, or whether they were intended as references to internet culture.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Security guarantees for Ukraine must be part of any end to the war, and the guarantees must be real.—
Oleksandra Matviichuk,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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