as in adhesion
a physical sticking to as if by glue
this epoxy has good bonding for glass and ceramics
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as in communing
to form a close personal relationship
a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson
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Recent Examples of bonding
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Mendota Heights has submitted a state bonding request for $12 million to help offset costs.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The 14-year-old dives into filming in Malaysia and bonding with his castmates in more depth here.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Sherwood said state bonding would also pay for whatever upgrades the municipal sewage treatment plant would need.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Mendota Heights has submitted a state bonding request for $12 million to help offset costs.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
The brothers have been bonding in a private behind-the-scenes den at the Carnivore Conservation Center but are beginning to explore beyond that space, officials said earlier this month.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The 14-year-old dives into filming in Malaysia and bonding with his castmates in more depth here.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
Noun
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The Food and Drug Administration approved on Thursday a gene therapy for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD-1), an ultra-rare disease that leaves children vulnerable to life-threatening infections.—
Jason Mast,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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If pressure from the ultrasound wand causes organs in this area to glide smoothly, that suggests there are no adhesions.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The team were meek in defeat, but after a weekend carousing and communing in central London, Newcastle fans arrived at Wembley with a collective hangover.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Jefferson Airplane communing in the Haight.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The brand’s stretch jean tech somehow smoothes my stomach and clings to my legs without feeling restrictive.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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The cake’s exterior is cloaked in smooth buttercream icing that clings to the fork, while the generous dusting of coconut flakes adds a gentle crackle with each mouthful.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Pisces new moon creates opportunities for fulfillment through relating.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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In relating her story this way, Gisèle is restoring to the record her waking life.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In recent testing, Forbes named the Happiest Baby Snoo Smart Sleeper as its top overall bassinet, citing its firm sleep surface and adherence to safe‑sleep guidelines, while also recommending the HALO BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper as a leading bedside option.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is basic adherence to the law.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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