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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
The bond between Anthony Fauci and Larry Kramer is one of history’s happy riddles. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 It was implied that the residency would draw upon multiple bonds that the band has built with the venue, the city, and the surrounding Bay Area fanbase over the years. — Benjy Eisen, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
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 Readers are thrust into new points of view as each character braves bonding with a dragon. — The Know, Denver Post, 6 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
  • Contract pharmacies grew from roughly 1,300 in 2010 to more than 31,000 by mid-2026, dominated by the largest chains.
    — Casey B. Mulligan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Not only are those objectively terrible ideas, but chains of title put guardrails on what studios can do with many iconic characters.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of chain
Noun
  • The notice must include the date and time immigration enforcement was confirmed, the location, and a link to resources.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators are still combing through the suspects' cellphones, dashboard cameras and other devices for clues about potential links to Iran.
    — Steve Hendrix, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of link
Noun
  • International funding, Patil says, means long waits, complicated contracts and co-production treaties, and Indian filmmakers end up chasing the same grants as professionals from wealthier countries.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Thurman said Life Time has a contract with Freeman Health System for emergency medical services and is set to pay overtime for McDonald County Sheriff's Office deputies working to keep the race safe.
    — Glory Reitz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of contract
Noun
  • Dead roaches were observed inside a glue trap on the floor next to a beer keg.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Development of these drugs has just begun to accelerate, thanks in large part to the data from Revolution Medicines, showing its molecular glue treatment Rasonque nearly doubled the survival rate of patients with pancreatic cancer.
    — Allison DeAngelis, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of glue
Verb
  • Benski and Clifford are currently in dispute with Vice over payments related the sale of Pulse.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Vollmann was also pessimistic, relating that feeling comes from more than America’s current political issues, but also from the world’s environmental problems.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of relate
Noun
  • Months after their 2023 breakup, Kelce attended one of Swift’s concert, tried to give her a friendship bracelet, recounted the story on his podcast, and the rest is history.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In 2010, another record was broken when Simpson’s Cartier onyx and diamond panther bracelet sold at Sotheby’s for $7 million.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of bracelet
Noun
  • Seven of the 20 largest donors and donor groups in CNBC’s analysis have major ties to the crypto, AI or online gambling industries.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Crystal Notch Baby Tee combines side ties and crystal details with True Religion logos.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of tie
Noun
  • Holding an election during the war would be unlawful and Ukraine would need security guarantees to allow for safe voting, Zelenskyy added.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Zelensky added that holding a vote during the war would be unlawful and that Ukraine would need security guarantees to allow people to vote safely.
    — Susie Blann, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
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