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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4
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
Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The Chiefs’ social-media team, however, picked the bond between defensive linemen Chris Jones and George Karlaftis.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
Joey bonds quickly with Monica, an easygoing 28-year-old in digital marketing, and their silly, sweet courtship provides the season’s most charming romance.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Miller's bond was set at $100,000, and he is being held at Macomb County Jail.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The Chiefs’ social-media team, however, picked the bond between defensive linemen Chris Jones and George Karlaftis.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
The cubs have spent the first two months of their lives bonding with their mother.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
Joey bonds quickly with Monica, an easygoing 28-year-old in digital marketing, and their silly, sweet courtship provides the season’s most charming romance.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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Michael’s and Hobby Lobby are the major craft chains; Hobby Lobby also has a limited selection of fabrics.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Retail chain Joann is shutting down all of its fabric stores — including several Sacramento-area locations — after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and being sold to a new ownership group.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some of the texts will include links to a dupe website with a URL and a webpage designed to look like the real thing.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Remember, having your preferred browser as the default means all links will open in that browser automatically.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Signed to a two-way contract during the All-Star break, the Cox Mill High School graduate and Duke product is thrilled to be back in the Carolinas.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2025
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Kershaw, in his 18th and possibly last season, is making $7.5 million after signing a contract earlier this month.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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The monthlong process for making a single piece involves 45 steps (with no glue), each of which is painstakingly done by hand.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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But, a lot like his college coach, Bednarik has the qualities that Lamoriello and his amateur staff look for in a future NHL glue guy.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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During the sketch, Thompson called out the fact that Darius and Murphy's Morgan, who wore a shimmery red jacket and a comically large gold medallion, seemed like they might be related.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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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,
Ars Technica,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One of the diamond bracelets adorning Erivo’s wrist from Tiffany & Co. included rectangular-cut emeralds that paired seamlessly with her earrings.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Moore, 62, looked effortlessly chic walking the red carpet at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall wearing a custom Bottega Veneta strapless black leather drop waist gown paired with a delicate Tiffany & Co. necklace and matching bracelet.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Burgess has deep ties to the region and, like Bryant, would be a familiar name to the fan base.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Last week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Saudi Arabia for an initial round of talks aimed at eventually ending the war and restoring U.S.-Russia ties.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Zelenskyy has said Ukraine can't hold them back without U.S. aid or strong security guarantees.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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Cooking spray: For greasing the baking pan—you’ll use parchment paper too to keep the cake from sticking, but this is another guarantee.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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