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adjective

Definition of bondednext
as in cemented

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verb

past tense of bond
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
Adjective
Each kit includes 36 pre-bonded clusters—enough for six applications—plus a non-stick applicator that makes placement a breeze. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026 Unlike clip- and tape-ins, these are pre-bonded strands that use partial keratin — a protein already found in the hair — as an adhesive. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 Cost is $25 for single and bonded adult cats; $50 for one kitten and $75 for two kittens. — Carol Kovach, cleveland, 12 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
Verb
The bodies start to stack up, and the duo is bonded by trauma in some weird ways. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026 Rather than being stitched together, costumes are often heat bonded, with the plastic melted at the edges to join pieces. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 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 Reports of Fiebig and Shue’s relationship also surfaced in 2023, with an unnamed source telling Page Six at the time that Fiebig, who shares a daughter with Holmes, bonded with Schue over the scandal. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 The two remained close and especially bonded over the past four years after Steer’s diagnosis with multiple sclerosis. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 In a statement to the News Service of Florida, the Florida Division of Emergency Management said an administrative error resulted in two detainees being bonded out. — CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Greenstein and Ellison were friends for over a decade, having bonded over their love of racing and aviation (Greenstein has a driving simulator in his office). — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonded
  1. stuck
  2. related
  3. communed
Adjective
  • Those who don’t will be accused of failing to adjust or even stuck in the old days.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Pavel Dorofeyev, the team’s most notable trade acquisition over the summer, came close on several occasions but remained stuck on two goals for the season.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of stuck
Verb
  • According to a preliminary investigation, the fight was likely gang related.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related death in this age group, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of related
Verb
  • The Romans had their thermae, the Japanese communed in onsens, and Native American tribes gathered in sweat lodges.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
  • Psychic medium Patti Negri communed with the spirits at the Winchester Mystery House on Wednesday night to make a prediction on which team will win the Super Bowl on Sunday.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of communed

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“Bonded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonded. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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