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bond

[bond] / bɒnd /
NOUN
binder or fastener
Synonyms
STRONG
band binding chain connection cord fastening fetter gunk handcuff hookup irons ligature link linkage manacle network nexus rope shackle tie tie-in wire
WEAK
stickum
NOUN
association, relation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
obligation relationship
STRONG
affiliation affinity attachment connection connective friendship hookup interrelationship liaison link marriage network restraint tie tie-in union
Antonyms
STRONG
dislike divorce enmity hate hatred
NOUN
guarantee; contract
Synonyms
STRONGEST
certificate debenture obligation security transaction warrant
STRONG
agreement bargain collateral compact convention covenant guaranty pact pledge promise warranty word
Antonyms
STRONG
breach break disagreement
VERB
fasten; stick
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bind connect fix glue
STRONG
fuse gum paste
WEAK
stickum
Antonyms
WEAK
let go loosen open unfasten unstick

Example Sentences

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Government bond supply on Wednesday will come from Italy and Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

As interest rates rise, bond prices decline and vice versa.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

It is to say, however, that it is unlikely we will have a systemic European bond crisis, despite the headwinds caused by the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

In his remarks, Trump described the bond with the UK as a "friendship unlike any other on Earth".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

I would complete my bond and get my money no matter what I had to go through!

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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