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
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Roles where a conviction legally disqualifies the applicant, And jobs that require a fidelity bond, where the conviction would prevent bonding.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Ree Drummond’s family is bonding this Christmas.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Linda, a huge fan of Survivor, proves incredibly skilled at bonding with nature and survivalist techniques, while Bradley is at a complete loss.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Roles where a conviction legally disqualifies the applicant, And jobs that require a fidelity bond, where the conviction would prevent bonding.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Other reasons for singing include courtship rituals, bonding with mates and young, and alerting others to predators or keeping in contact with their flock.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Ree Drummond’s family is bonding this Christmas.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
Noun
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The design also improves interlayer adhesion.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Primer also preps the surface by hiding stains and aiding with paint adhesion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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From Jesus to Wordsworth, people wandered into the wilderness in hopes of communing with a greater power, to be forced to confront their truest selves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Even the film’s central idea of a child communing with giant, surreal automatons — such a eerily resonant image, recalling James Whale’s original Frankenstein — is ultimately a nonstarter.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Create banners, bumper stickers, pictures, decals and window clings with the library's vinyl printer and cutter.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Jan. 2026
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When peeling poblanos, don’t worry if some skin clings; as long as most is removed, the peppers will be tender.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Feeling withdrawn from relating?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Reps for both Harry and the King said that the pair met for tea at Clarence House, relating afterwards that no other details would be shared.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The investigation will examine the vehicle's behavior in school zones and its adherence to speed limits.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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