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
David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Kristin may not have given up hope of Bob and Scrappy Doo bonding quite yet.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Sharing a bed is often associated with emotional closeness, bonding, and romantic commitment — but not everyone agrees with the tradition.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025
The bipartisan bonding package includes $3.2 billion in the first year and $3.4 billion in the second year for projects for more than 30 state agencies, plus public schools across the state.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
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Noun
The bonding that begins, not surprisingly, is between the daughters who, in the course of the one-act play, discover that each has questions that no one, especially their fathers, seems to want to or be able to answer.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Kristin may not have given up hope of Bob and Scrappy Doo bonding quite yet.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Sharing a bed is often associated with emotional closeness, bonding, and romantic commitment — but not everyone agrees with the tradition.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025
The bipartisan bonding package includes $3.2 billion in the first year and $3.4 billion in the second year for projects for more than 30 state agencies, plus public schools across the state.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
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Octopus tentacles have remarkably strong suckers with an adhesion power that could be an asset to soft robots that need to pick things up and hold onto them.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
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The researchers tested the device’s long-term adhesion and electrical performance and compared it to the current, standard EEG using multiple electrodes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 May 2025
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Aluminum Foil Sheets The Dollar Tree sells aluminum foil, parchment paper, and plastic cling wrap, but my favorite kitchen item is their pre-cut aluminum foil sheets.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Mow Only When Grass Is Dry Wet grass clippings cling to mower blades and fall in clumps on the surface of the turf.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Solution: Compliance software ensures adherence to trade rules.—
Eric Youngstrom,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Yet experts say the persistent steps to raise output are part of long-term efforts to crowd out US shale companies as well as to maintain adherence to national quotas within the grouping, all while addressing US President Donald Trump’s calls for lower oil prices.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
7 July 2025
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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