BONDS Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of bonds

plural of bond

as in handcuffs

something that physically prevents free movement before they could release the captive, they had to undo a number of bonds

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as in links

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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as in contracts

a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation signed a bond to repay the money

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as in glues

a substance used to stick things together what type of bond works best on ceramics?

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bonds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bond

as in communes

to form a close personal relationship a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson

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Recent Examples of bonds

Noun

Israel Bonds function as general obligation bonds used by Israel where needed most. — Dr. Andrew M. Hutter, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 On Thursday, an auction of 30-year bonds ended with the highest yield since 2001. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 The need for characters like this to maintain and strengthen bonds between what happens on the pitch, in the stands, online and everywhere in between cannot be overstated. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 When interest rates are lower and bonds are paying less in yield, the dividends that many real-estate investment trusts pay look more attractive. — Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Iran has traditionally maintained good relations with Turkey and Pakistan; its cultural bonds with these two countries are strong and go back centuries. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026 Just as Treasury is likely forced back toward longer-term bonds, the Fed under new Chair Kevin Warsh is moving to shrink its own balance sheet. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Grooming can help remove parasites, improve hygiene and reinforce social bonds. — Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 Food and beverage tax revenue would be used to cover debt service on the bonds to support project costs, the ordinance says. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

Verb

Gaby bonds with a new, albeit reluctant, patient, Maya (Sherry Cola), only to be devastated when Maya takes her own life. — Maureen Lee Lenker, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 In the film, Field portrays Tova, the cleaning lady who bonds with the somewhat cranky Marcellus, an octopus wise behind his years, in Netflix’s screen adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s bestselling novel. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 July 2026 Once there, Emily bonds with four other counselors — played by Alice Wordsworth, Cherry Moore, Lea Rose Sebastianis and Ella Reece — who begin to explore their witchy reality together. — William Earl, Variety, 26 June 2026 Every one of these chips, Jalapeño included, depends on Taiwan Semiconductor for advanced fabrication and the specialized packaging that bonds compute and memory into a single working part. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Catholicism also bonds together our people, particularly our diverse immigrant groups. — Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 The narrator and his wife find that their attachment to the charismatic and cryptic Chibi grows with the cat’s increasing visits, in a way that bewilders them but somehow bonds them closer together. — Literary Hub, 9 June 2026 The Pennsylvania native made her TV acting debut on the HBO hit as Faye, the adrift addict who bonds with Fezco (the late Angus Cloud) and later Rue (Zendaya), after previously establishing herself in adult films, with creator Sam Levinson casting her directly. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026 Potter starred in the film as Carin Fisher, a fellow student whom Patch bonds with. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonds

Noun

Gaeta was escorted in handcuffs out of the courtroom after being given the maximum sentence allowed by law.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
There’s also a distressing shot of a sleeping bag next to a pair of handcuffs.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of handcuffs

Noun

While the district took a series of cost-cutting steps — including freezing spending on supplies, hiring and most new contracts, as well as laying off employees — successive budget updates showed the financial hole continuing to deepen.

— Chaewon Chung August 16, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026
That could include smaller firms, venture capital backed startups, and companies looking to get in on potentially lucrative government contracts.

— Henry Larson, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of contracts

Verb

Each and every item relates in some way to the novel’s storyline, yet miraculously, many of the objects were sourced before the book was even written.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Holland’s Spider-Man relates more personally to everyone — friends and foes — than any other superhero; his scenes with the Punisher (Jon Bernthal), Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo), Det.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of relates

Noun

American eating habits are shifting toward high-protein options, prompting major fast-food chains to reimagine traditional morning foods to meet growing consumer demand for functional nutrition.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Other chains found that promotions did little to offset pressure on lower-income consumers.

— Savyata Mishra, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of chains

Noun

None less than Arsenal in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final replay after Giggs scored a goal in extra time to settle one of the greatest cup ties ever.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Notably, both Breakker and Rhodes are listed with Atlanta ties, bringing a local flavor to the event.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of ties

Noun

For Kyiv, that list likely includes respect for its sovereign rights, security guarantees, military capabilities sufficient to deter Russia, and funding for reconstruction.

— Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
Further, the deal does not include any marketing guarantees or baseline prints-and-advertising spends.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of guarantees

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