1
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
Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Treasury yields climbed in the bond market immediately afterward, adding to gains from earlier in the day due to rising oil prices.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
High Bandwidth Memory, or HBM, is bonded directly to the most advanced graphics processing units from Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices that power nearly all major AI data centers.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Morgan, who has a prior conviction for felony battery, made an initial court appearance Monday and is being held without bond.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Treasury yields climbed in the bond market immediately afterward, adding to gains from earlier in the day due to rising oil prices.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Plenty to bond over there between the two women.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
High Bandwidth Memory, or HBM, is bonded directly to the most advanced graphics processing units from Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices that power nearly all major AI data centers.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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An aspiring author had sent Hoover their manuscript, also copying a fraudulent email impersonating Hoover on the email chain.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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That means following the full chain of activity — from those who target homeowners to anyone inside the system who may be enabling or overlooking fraudulent transfers.—
Darlene Mealy,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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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,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy, who cast a crucial vote for Kennedy to become health secretary, has opposed many of his vaccine policy changes, such as an update to the CDC website suggesting that there could be a link between vaccines and autism.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yeah, another year each on their contracts.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Winters, who is entering the final year of his contract, apparently became expendable after the Niners brought back Dre Greenlaw in free agency.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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These ragtag misfits, who are all incredibly talented and who are in desperate need of each other, and the glue that binds them together is the music and the city.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Plant it glue-stopper-side down, leaving the top drainage hole exposed and accessible above the soil.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Timberwolves can certainly relate.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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There is not enough information to know if Zimmerman’s early retirement and Dains’ removal are related.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Right beside them, the Chicago Botanic Garden, a partner with the Obama Foundation on the center’s Eleanor Roosevelt Fruit and Vegetable Garden, hosted a bracelet-making station for kids and provided 300 seedlings for the Earth Day event.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Only 66 pieces were produced over three years (22 pieces per year from 2022 to 2024), with an original retail price of $340,000 on a strap (like Jordan’s) or $385,000 on a bracelet.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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Late in the first half, the senior midfielder ripped in a free kick from 35 yards to help visiting Providence earn a 1-1 tie against crosstown rival Lincoln-Way Central in New Lenox.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Also in the Trinity League on Friday, JSerra moved into a second-place tie with Santa Margarita with a 2-0 win against Mater Dei.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s no guarantee that new maps across the country will play out the way two parties hope.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The most popular VPNs are ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and PureVPN—all of which offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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