as in related
to form a close personal relationship
a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson
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Recent Examples of bonded
Haziq Qadri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2023
Its bonded and riveted aluminum chassis features a suspension that doesn't crack teeth even in its firmest setting.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 18 Jan. 2023
Cost is $25 for single and bonded adult cats; $50 for one kitten and $75 for two kittens.
—Carol Kovach, cleveland, 12 July 2022
These very bonded five-year-old brothers fit the bill and are just waiting for a new, loving home to brighten.
—The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2022
An October 2021 Gallup poll found that workers with more flexible schedules are more productive, more loyal, and more bonded with their coworkers.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 23 June 2022
Coming out of the events of 605 and 606, Archie and Betty are pretty bonded.
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2022
The material is the same as used in the racing car chairs that AndaSeat used to build and offer smooth bonded, scratch and stain-resistant technology.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021
Its bonded debt alone has increased by more than $1.25 billion in 10 years.
—Steven Malanga, WSJ, 28 Apr. 2021
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
An unbalanced molecule, such as carbon monoxide, acts like a positive and negative charge bonded together.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The interlocked molecules were chemically bonded into a polyurethane gel reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals (tiny, strong fibers).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Over the course of our multiple pins, our crew bonded and battled its way through the canyon.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025
From the first responders risking their lives to the thousands who walked home through the dust and smoke, New Yorkers were bonded by tragedy, and the world was with us.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Kendra and Shawn grew increasingly close with Jill and Dave and bonded over their children's relationship.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Court records show the pair bonded out of jail on Thursday.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
In Pilsen – which has seen declining crime and increasing gentrification in recent years – people who bonded with Toledo have sought to provide him some dignity in death.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Yet advocates say bonded labor is still rampant in the sugar industry, as recent incidents in Maharashtra have shown.
—Haziq Qadri, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2023
Its bonded and riveted aluminum chassis features a suspension that doesn't crack teeth even in its firmest setting.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 18 Jan. 2023
Cost is $25 for single and bonded adult cats; $50 for one kitten and $75 for two kittens.
—Carol Kovach, cleveland, 12 July 2022
These very bonded five-year-old brothers fit the bill and are just waiting for a new, loving home to brighten.
—The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2022
An October 2021 Gallup poll found that workers with more flexible schedules are more productive, more loyal, and more bonded with their coworkers.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 23 June 2022
Coming out of the events of 605 and 606, Archie and Betty are pretty bonded.
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2022
The material is the same as used in the racing car chairs that AndaSeat used to build and offer smooth bonded, scratch and stain-resistant technology.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021
Its bonded debt alone has increased by more than $1.25 billion in 10 years.
—Steven Malanga, WSJ, 28 Apr. 2021
Adjective
This molecule, made of two carbon atoms bonded together, is known to fluoresce a green glow when energized by sunlight.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
An unbalanced molecule, such as carbon monoxide, acts like a positive and negative charge bonded together.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The interlocked molecules were chemically bonded into a polyurethane gel reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals (tiny, strong fibers).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Over the course of our multiple pins, our crew bonded and battled its way through the canyon.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025
From the first responders risking their lives to the thousands who walked home through the dust and smoke, New Yorkers were bonded by tragedy, and the world was with us.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Kendra and Shawn grew increasingly close with Jill and Dave and bonded over their children's relationship.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Court records show the pair bonded out of jail on Thursday.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
In Pilsen – which has seen declining crime and increasing gentrification in recent years – people who bonded with Toledo have sought to provide him some dignity in death.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonded
Verb
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According to the Embark website, around 90 percent of dogs tested will have at least one dog genetically related as first cousins.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The authors found that, on average, science- and research-related recipients were allocated $150 million more when Republicans control the House and $100 million more when there is a Republican president.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Without the right visibility or relationships, skilled freelancers, particularly women, people of color, immigrants and international talent, often get stuck competing for low-paying projects on crowded marketplaces.—
Dr. Stevens Bonhomme,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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After allowing the paste to sit for 12 to 24 hours, use a plastic scraper to begin cleaning off stuck on grime or food particles.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Bonded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonded. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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