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
Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Following the abrupt shift Wednesday, stocks skyrocketed and bond yield jumped.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Allied has found a way to bond microscopic gold particles directly to down clusters.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In the bond market, longer-term Treasury yields rose for a second straight day to recover more of their sharp losses from prior months.
—Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Following the abrupt shift Wednesday, stocks skyrocketed and bond yield jumped.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Read on to learn more about this vibrant collective, started by 27-year-old Monica Josey, and how the group is creating spaces for women to bond, grow, and share their love of literature.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Allied has found a way to bond microscopic gold particles directly to down clusters.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
Noun
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The theater chain announced on social media that the special screenings will take place on Sunday, April 20.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tax Day is coming this week and restaurant chains across the country are offering customers freebies and discounts to celebrate the occasion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Source: Kickstarter Note: New Atlas may earn commission from purchases made via links.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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Place a $5 bet after signing up through our DraftKings promo code links.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With 25 competitive categories (their current contract is reported to only allow 23), time constraints for the telecast remain a challenge — especially with ABC, the network partner, currently negotiating a renewal deal that happens to expire at the 100th telecast.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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In February, Sony took over CBS’ role as a distributor after claiming that the network breached its contract by entering into unauthorized licensing agreements.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To avoid bottles that are glued shut, clean the bottle top and cap of excess glue.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Bob was the glue that held us together and kept us grounded.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The caller says $1,700 is required to cover the cost of an ankle bracelet and electronic monitoring equipment.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Each charm represents a milestone in the singer’s life, with emphasis on the symbolism behind each charm featured on bracelets and necklaces.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Both co-directors emphasized the fact that while the fund is based in Paris, its focus will be pan-European, with Lebret noting her strong ties with producers in territories such as Eastern Europe and the Baltics as well as France.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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Rose, who led the tournament after each of the first two rounds, shot an amazing round of 6-under 66 on Sunday to shoot back up the leaderboard and into a tie for the lead after 72 holes.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The model is not a guarantee of visibility, but a projection of where the aurora could be seen if the solar storm conditions align with clear skies on the ground.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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But there are no guarantees that deals will be struck by the time shipments arrive at U.S. ports.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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