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
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Connection Rituals Gentle parenting is all about connection, and Davis recommends coming up with daily activities to enhance bonding.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 26 Aug. 2025
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Attending a concert is associated with increases in oxytocin, a bonding hormone, enhancing our sense of social connection.
—Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
According to Richardson, play between a large dog and a kitten can be very positive for bonding and enrichment, but must always be supervised.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Connection Rituals Gentle parenting is all about connection, and Davis recommends coming up with daily activities to enhance bonding.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Under Lewis’ coaching, Moten said the defensive tackles are bonding and becoming a strong unit.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Attending a concert is associated with increases in oxytocin, a bonding hormone, enhancing our sense of social connection.
—Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
Noun
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Overcoming adhesion challenges A significant hurdle is ensuring strong adhesion of the decorative films on both PV glass modules and metal facade elements.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 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
Verb
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No amount of cold water swimming or walking barefoot in the grass or communing with birds has cured me.—
Polly Atkin
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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During camp, Edwards said kids enjoy the various activities available such as arts and crafts, archery, basketball, canoeing, the rock climbing wall, fishing, hiking, kayaking, swimming, volleyball and the trails — not to mention simply communing with nature.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The smell of hot cereal and damp earth clings low in the air.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The ego clings to likes, views, and applause just to feel whole.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Without active practice relating in new ways to one another, team members’ mere understanding of each others’ preferences and leanings is rarely effective.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In a statement, a lawyer for Ortiz said his client’s guilty plea was highly tailored, relating only to his transactions with Pérez in the context of concert performances.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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Jackets, ties, nylons and shoulder pads made a comeback, all in strict adherence to a dress code that hadn't been revised in decades.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Then just four months ago, the Supreme Court stated that adherence to extant precedent like Humphrey's Executor controls in resolving stay motions.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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