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noun

ˈbän-diŋ How to pronounce bonding (audio)
Definition of bondingnext
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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Recent Examples of bonding
Noun
An additional picture saw Schumer bonding with her son, who sat behind her on the same jet ski. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 July 2026 Minimalism may have its place, but in a doomscrolling world that’s desperate for deeper connection, games tables are turning design into a bonding experience. — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
Verb
For one, the inspiring and bonding experience of Cowgirl Up—a week where women from across the globe come to live out their dreams of an iconic ranch stay—and not only release, but exercise their inner cowboy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 The 12-year-old actor recounts bonding with costar Colman Domingo and winning $50 off of director Antoine Fuqua. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
  1. adhesion
  2. communing
  3. cling
  4. relating
  5. adherence
Noun
  • That material would act as a physical barrier between separate coating applications, preventing adhesion failures when the coatings overlap.
    — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • Even when symptoms are absent, endometriosis can still cause damage, including scar tissue formation, pelvic adhesions and fertility problems.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of adhesion
Verb
  • Even so, in a digital world increasingly impacted by algorithms and all manner of AI, the allure of performers and music fans communing — live and in real time — cannot be underestimated.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of communing
Noun
  • The relaxed swing fit skims rather than clings, and the midi length works across dress codes.
    — Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • The fabric feels cool against my skin and never sticks or clings, even on warmer nights.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of cling
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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
  • The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Definition of relating
Noun
  • To demonstrate ongoing compliance, Newcastle must submit six-monthly progress reports to UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB), outlining their transfer balance and adherence to the settlement.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • But technology now changes continuously, and examiners increasingly expect demonstrable, ongoing control rather than point-in-time adherence.
    — Chris Brown, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of adherence

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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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