bond 1 of 2

noun

ˈbänd How to pronounce bond (audio)
Definition of bondnext
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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bond

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verb

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
Noun
Low regard for sensitivity is all the more costly in an epoch of political polarization, deteriorating social bonds, and rampant screen addiction. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 Investors recently started asking some serious questions about the AI part of this three-legged stool that had been supporting bond yields. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
The pair first bonded over their love of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 During the panel, the four artists not only demonstrated their unique and spontaneous personalities, but also bonded on being power couples, having children and the challenges of creating music together. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bond
  1. chain
  2. link
  3. contract
  4. glue
  5. relate
  6. bracelet
  7. tie
  8. guarantee
Noun
  • People used to be able to fill up their tires for free at GetGo, but now the gas station chain charges $3.
    — Barry Pintar, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Council voted 11-3 to endorse the boycott of the popular coffee chain Starbucks, pledging not to buy any of its products until the company finalizes a fair contract with its unionized baristas.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of chain
Noun
  • Last week, researchers discovered thousands of shareable Muse links that exposed private chat logs and documents, leading Meta to suspend the feature until it could be fixed.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Household demand is the weak link as the property downturn continues to weigh on housing purchases and related durables, Yue said.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of link
Noun
  • The contract bars balance-billing patients beyond insured rates and limits annual adjustments to South Region medical and transportation inflation markers.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Hollywood guild is giving its national executive director, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, a contract extension and elevating him to CEO.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of contract
Noun
  • Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave a red placard to Wienerschnitzel in Natomas after finding 33 German cockroaches in various areas of the facility including on the floor beneath the ice machine and on three glue traps.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The art of assemblage, a cobbling together of things with glue, glitter, and grit, became a way of life.
    — Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of glue
Verb
  • Philbrick relates all this less as history than as a stage play.
    — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The project also reflects the increasing importance of reliable manufacturing capacity in industries that depend on sophisticated electronic, sensing and space-related technologies.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of relate
Noun
  • The younger Sebastian selected a rainbow gemstone, Charlotte a bracelet and a ring.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • One fan takes the opportunity to ask for his thoughts on Memphis hip-hop — underrated in its influence, Diplo says — while another shrewdly hands over a stretchy cord bracelet with a flash drive loaded with music for submission.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of bracelet
Noun
  • That may be an exaggeration, given Brazil’s clout and heft, and also its extensive ties with China, its biggest trade partner.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Predominantly Muslim Malaysia is a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause and has no diplomatic or direct economic ties with Israel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of tie
Noun
  • Obviously, there’s no guarantee a healthy Hurts would win those awards.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Past performance definitely is no guarantee of future results, of course.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bond. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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