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Definition of bondednext

bonded

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verb

past tense of bond
as in related
to form a close personal relationship a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson

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Recent Examples of bonded
Adjective
Unlike clip- and tape-ins, these are pre-bonded strands that use partial keratin — a protein already found in the hair — as an adhesive. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 Cost is $25 for single and bonded adult cats; $50 for one kitten and $75 for two kittens. Carol Kovach, cleveland, 12 July 2022 An October 2021 Gallup poll found that workers with more flexible schedules are more productive, more loyal, and more bonded with their coworkers. Jane Thier, Fortune, 23 June 2022 Coming out of the events of 605 and 606, Archie and Betty are pretty bonded. Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2022 The material is the same as used in the racing car chairs that AndaSeat used to build and offer smooth bonded, scratch and stain-resistant technology. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021
Verb
Both Mecca and BelléJolie bonded over feeling emotionally prepared for a serious commitment and raising their future children in a loving household. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 The pair long bonded over their love for music, sharing the stage during multiple high-profile performances including the 61st Grammy Awards in 2019 and Cyrus’ 2022 New Year’s Eve Party special on NBC. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Their latest case is brought to them by Cinda Canning (Tina Fey), the host of the podcast that bonded them in the first place. Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 Billy Ray Cyrus, whose daughter, Miley Cyrus, is Parton's goddaughter, paid tribute to Parton in an Instagram post and recalled a tabloid rumor that had bonded them. Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 According to Waller, the two quickly bonded during the call, reportedly discussing a conspiracy theory that Romanian officials were targeting the Tate brothers. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2026 The pair bonded over their Vietnamese roots, and that shared heritage now influences their entertaining styles. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 Standard deer cartridges are fine, but use a stout bullet, either bonded, partition or monolithic. Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026 Now they are forever bonded, enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class Saturday night. ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonded
Adjective
  • By then, the inside of your microwave should be warm and moist, and the once-stuck food should be soft and easy to remove.
    Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Dismayingly, for those of us who are perpetually stuck on item three of our to-do list, all that barely begins to describe how Dolly Parton spent her days.
    Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • It is advised for those with respiratory or heart-related issues to limit outdoor exposure.
    Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike certain other claimants of Appalachian background, Parton related her stories of hillbilly hardship without grievance.
    David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Romans had their thermae, the Japanese communed in onsens, and Native American tribes gathered in sweat lodges.
    Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
  • Psychic medium Patti Negri communed with the spirits at the Winchester Mystery House on Wednesday night to make a prediction on which team will win the Super Bowl on Sunday.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026

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“Bonded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonded. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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