bonding 1 of 2

as in adhesion
a physical sticking to as if by glue this epoxy has good bonding for glass and ceramics

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bonding

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verb

present participle of bond
as in communing
to form a close personal relationship a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson

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The bonding that begins, not surprisingly, is between the daughters who, in the course of the one-act play, discover that each has questions that no one, especially their fathers, seems to want to or be able to answer. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025 Kristin may not have given up hope of Bob and Scrappy Doo bonding quite yet. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025 Sharing a bed is often associated with emotional closeness, bonding, and romantic commitment — but not everyone agrees with the tradition. Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025 The bipartisan bonding package includes $3.2 billion in the first year and $3.4 billion in the second year for projects for more than 30 state agencies, plus public schools across the state. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bonding
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  • Octopus tentacles have remarkably strong suckers with an adhesion power that could be an asset to soft robots that need to pick things up and hold onto them.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 June 2025
  • The researchers tested the device’s long-term adhesion and electrical performance and compared it to the current, standard EEG using multiple electrodes.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 May 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
  • Mow Only When Grass Is Dry Wet grass clippings cling to mower blades and fall in clumps on the surface of the turf.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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  • Far from being mere amenities, these elements are essential for reducing stress, improving treatment adherence and contributing to faster, more complete recovery.
    Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
  • What are the requirements to be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader? Being a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader requires strict adherence to a series of rules.
    Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 18 June 2025

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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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