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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
The idea that language emerged for social bonding is not new; however, the authors of the new article highlight that fireside context might have been crucial. — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026 Wrapping your baby up in this hooded bath towel will leave your baby all smiles and can make for a great bonding moment after bath time. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
By choosing a highly machinable material and bonding it, Flit achieves a frame that as light and structurally sound as titanium, but at a fraction of the production complexity – and cost. — New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026 Why Baking Sheets Turn Brown and Sticky Oils and fats polymerize at high heat, bonding into a dark, sticky layer on the baking sheet. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
  1. adhesion
  2. communing
  3. cling
  4. relating
  5. adherence
Noun
  • Hydrodissection, by contrast, actually changes the physical structures surrounding the median nerve by releasing adhesions, scar-like tissue that causes surfaces inside the body to get stuck together.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • According to Ateios, this improves cohesion between electrode particles and adhesion to the current collector while requiring less than 1% binder.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of adhesion
Verb
  • For well-heeled, globe-trotting diners, Noma offered an escape from modernity and the sensation of communing with something more elemental and earthbound.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Trotz believes these hues are never going away because people always want to be communing with nature.
    — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of communing
Noun
  • Still, Crow—the ever-optimist, as her body of work proves—clings on to the glimmers of hope from leaders of the world who do show us the best parts of humanity.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Visit your local dollar store and pick up window clings, candle holders and more to decorate the house.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of cling
Verb
  • The incentive would allow a 35% to 50% credit on qualified expenses relating specifically to post-production in California.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Relationship science draws a useful line here between two ways of relating.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of relating
Noun
  • As a critical first step, the intelligence committees should initiate a thorough oversight investigation into how the norm has been implemented in practice and the current administration’s adherence to its prohibitions.
    — DAVID S. COHEN, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The senator’s adherence to an obvious script suggests that thinking on her feet isn’t a strong suit.
    — Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of adherence

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