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
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025
In fact, some veterans believe the decline in drinking has come at a cost to team bonding.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Initially, the trip unfolded as expected: panoramic hikes, spirited volunteer work and nightly bonding.
—Ani Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
But what could have been a nice bonding trip to an alien moon turns ugly after a violent interaction with a pair of rival prospectors.
—EW.com, 31 July 2025
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Noun
Still, UConn’s offense goes where its running game leads it and the Huskies will have a lot of bonding to do up front in order to replicate a rushing attack that ranked 21st in the FBS last season at 199.2 yards per game.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025
In fact, some veterans believe the decline in drinking has come at a cost to team bonding.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Initially, the trip unfolded as expected: panoramic hikes, spirited volunteer work and nightly bonding.
—Ani Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
But what could have been a nice bonding trip to an alien moon turns ugly after a violent interaction with a pair of rival prospectors.
—EW.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
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What to look for in a quality nonslip bath mat Types of adhesion As previously mentioned, most bath mats rely on suction cups to stick to the bottom of the tub.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Perhaps the most crucial aspect of a bath mat, adhesion keeps a bath mat grounded and secure, even when water is running over it.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Parents may get up to three of the clings at their local police station.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Aluminum Foil Sheets The Dollar Tree sells aluminum foil, parchment paper, and plastic cling wrap, but my favorite kitchen item is their pre-cut aluminum foil sheets.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Ninety-day mail order can boost adherence and cut abandonment rates by nearly 40%.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Other projects demand a mash-up of genres to heighten rhythm, deepen thematic concerns, or reflect a character’s obsessions in a way that a strict adherence to one genre can’t.—
Matthew Clark Davison,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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