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be bound

VERB

owe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

incur

STRONG

lost

WEAK

be beholden be contracted be in arrears be in debt be indebted be into one for be obligated be under obligation behind feel bound get on credit have borrowed in hock on the tab ought to run up a bill

Antonyms

WEAK

pay resolve settle

Example Sentences

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Even at a White House viewed as friendly to business, a United and American combination would be bound to raise serious concerns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

One reason for going private is that Soho House won’t be bound by quarterly earnings reports, which can lead to lumpy results, say people familiar with the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers’ president of baseball operations, admitted to some trepidation at telling a Hall of Famer that he would be bound for the postseason bullpen.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

As the stolen items were believed to be bound for online sales, police urged consumers to not buy cheap goods from the web.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

If he walked to Crelford station by the road, someone would be bound to see him.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill

be bound

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