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
Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Marathon-training regimens were the subject of office bonding; lunch-hour jogs supplanted a previous generation’s golf and Martinis as occasions for networking.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 June 2026
Depending on the texture of your natural tresses, some stylists begin the style with knotless box braids before bonding the Marley hair together using the traditional two-strand twist method.
—Amira Rasool, InStyle, 8 June 2026
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Noun
For example, family movie nights during dinner can offer easy, conflict-free bonding time for families, Skeer said.
—Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Marathon-training regimens were the subject of office bonding; lunch-hour jogs supplanted a previous generation’s golf and Martinis as occasions for networking.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Verb
Within minutes, Macca and the Scratch were bonding over Ireland (McCartney’s mother’s side comes from County Monaghan) and, of course, music.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 June 2026
Depending on the texture of your natural tresses, some stylists begin the style with knotless box braids before bonding the Marley hair together using the traditional two-strand twist method.
—Amira Rasool, InStyle, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
Noun
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An integration layer, typically thermoplastic polyurethane, meanwhile, ensures adhesion.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Remedy Subaru dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the vehicle's glass panel for free.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Verb
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But the main event was Madonna communing with the nearly 3,000 fans at the premiere, most of whom have followed her for decades.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
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Since releasing Mayhem, her first new LP since 2020’s Chromatica, Mother Monster has been communing with her disciples around the world on an extensive tour, which included a massive free concert at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach last year.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
15 May 2026
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The sheet is placed in the dryer for softer clothes and less cling.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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The oversized sweater design with short sleeves creates a flattering silhouette that skims rather than clings.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Verb
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So, remember, by finding weeds, noting their location, relating them to a condition, and choosing corrective actions based on that condition, gardeners can begin to form maintenance diagnoses for their gardens through weeds.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Being a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader requires strict adherence to a series of rules.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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While the president's executive order called for voluntary adherence, Friday's directive had a very different tone, said Daniel Remler, a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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