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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
It is widely considered the single strongest bond in organic chemistry. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026 The French 10-year bond yield jumped more than 10 basis points, taking it just shy of its highest level in decades. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
Separate nozzles also don't solve the problems of bonding incompatible materials or managing different printing temperatures. — New Atlas, 17 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 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
  • The contract covers engineering, technical assistance, technology integration, supply-chain development, workforce training and digital transformation initiatives.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • About 700 French supermarkets were affected, with one chain reporting losses of tens of millions of euros in a day; Dutch stores also faced a separate cybersecurity incident disrupting deliveries.
    — John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of chain
Noun
  • But all five nations also maintain significant commercial and diplomatic links with Russia and, to varying extents, China and Iran, a fact that Rubio acknowledged.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Neuroscientists at the University of Oxford have recently found direct links between oxidative stress in the brain and the need to sleep.
    — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of link
Noun
  • Basis trades are an arbitrage bet in which hedge funds are positioned long in cash Treasurys while shorting their corresponding futures contracts, with the aim of profiting from the price gap.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Again, two-way contracts can be swapped out at any time, with such salaries not counting against the salary cap.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of contract
Noun
  • 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
  • Fixing Loose Tiles With Hot Glue When tile loosens, one apparently clever home DIY is to reapply it with a hot glue gun.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of glue
Verb
  • His interview with O’Donnell relates his story—a faulty parachute, a tough crash, a long bloody hike, and survival until he was rescued by an American plane—in a genuinely moving way.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The high amount of overtime at the mental health department is related mainly to nurses working at the state’s mental health hospitals, Whiting and Connecticut Valley Hospital, which are both in Middletown.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of relate
Noun
  • Van Cleef & Arpels’ Vintage Alhambra topped the bracelet ranking, while the Cartier Love wedding band led rings.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This platinum version with its salmon-toned dial on a platinum bracelet is exceptionally rare.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of bracelet
Noun
  • Perhaps more importantly, both justices have deep ties to the conservative legal movement.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • According to Kingston, Hillenbrand’s primary driver in listing the property is to use the funds to expand the business, not to cut ties with it.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of tie
Noun
  • That figure reflects performance on OpenAI’s test suite, not a guarantee of error-free migrations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But, even for them, there are no guarantees their fitness will last a lifetime.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
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