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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 former soccer star and his wife often turned the matches into a family bonding activity, bringing along their sons, Romeo and Cruz, and their daughter, Harper. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 These kinds of behaviors likely facilitate better communication, reduce anxiety, enhance bonding, and promote a stronger fighting force. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Verb
For one, the inspiring and bonding experience of Cowgirl Up—a week where women from across the globe come to live out their dreams of an iconic ranch stay—and not only release, but exercise their inner cowboy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 The 12-year-old actor recounts bonding with costar Colman Domingo and winning $50 off of director Antoine Fuqua. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
  1. adhesion
  2. communing
  3. cling
  4. relating
  5. adherence
Noun
  • The stages are primarily based on the amount, depth, and location of endometriosis lesions, as well as the presence of scar tissue and adhesions.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That material would act as a physical barrier between separate coating applications, preventing adhesion failures when the coatings overlap.
    — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Definition of adhesion
Verb
  • Even so, in a digital world increasingly impacted by algorithms and all manner of AI, the allure of performers and music fans communing — live and in real time — cannot be underestimated.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • But the main event was Madonna communing with the nearly 3,000 fans at the premiere, most of whom have followed her for decades.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 June 2026
Definition of communing
Noun
  • Cook pasta, tossing constantly with tongs, until sauce clings to each noodle and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 1 minute.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
  • Nino, meanwhile, clings to his grandfather’s fairy-tale vision of the country as a mythical island, where there are no bullets, no wars, and everyone has electricity at night.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Definition of cling
Verb
  • Presenting one idea, and then relating it back to something political.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 July 2026
  • Its symbols represent a mathematical formula relating the time periods of celestial bodies’ motions in the sky.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
Definition of relating
Noun
  • In the future, the group will consider publishing public grades for every prediction market company based on their adherence to a code of conduct.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Enjoyment matters here, because experts stress adherence over finding a perfect workout.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of adherence

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