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
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
However, this bonding time might cause strain in his relationship with Britney Theriot.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2026
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
In one sequence—a team-bonding water balloon fight at Coach Hudson's (Steve Zahn) lake house—the gentle Chad Powers vanishes.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Supporting a family member called to active duty in the military, responding to personal safety issues and bonding with a child also qualify.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
However, this bonding time might cause strain in his relationship with Britney Theriot.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Bravolebs who have never crossed paths pair up for bonding challenges to see which unexpected duos could end up a match made in BFF heaven.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
In one sequence—a team-bonding water balloon fight at Coach Hudson's (Steve Zahn) lake house—the gentle Chad Powers vanishes.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
Noun
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Primer also preps the surface by hiding stains and aiding with paint adhesion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
29 Dec. 2025
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Each unit continues to adjust its orientation and contact forces locally, contributing motion, adhesion, and balance.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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The sheet is placed in the dryer for softer clothes and less cling.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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These sheets have a great cling to them.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On expedition, the hunter who joined me on polar bear watch was relating a story from his grandfather who told him the telling sign of narwhal appearance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The song, which is the second track on the album, makes several references and nods to some of Taylor's famous life, while also seemingly relating them to Swift.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, the focus of this early work was on issues specific to medicine, such as quality improvement or barriers to medication adherence.—
Jennifer Singh,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tesla shareholders chose ambition, innovation, and long-term value creation over adherence to outdated orthodoxy.—
Shane Goodwin,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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