BONDING Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

bonding 1 of 2

noun

ˈbän-diŋ

Definition of bonding

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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Noun

On Eating While Broke, food becomes the bonding tool, the vulnerability trigger and the competitive game. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Many of the projects are supported by the State of Florida through appropriations or by university bonding and private donations. — Florida International University, Miami Herald, 1 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

Noun

Even when symptoms are absent, endometriosis can still cause damage, including scar tissue formation, pelvic adhesions and fertility problems.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Bed adhesion was excellent on both smooth and textured PEI surfaces without requiring adhesives for standard materials.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 27 June 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

Verb

So, remember, by finding weeds, noting their location, relating them to a condition, and choosing corrective actions based on that condition, gardeners can begin to form maintenance diagnoses for their gardens through weeds.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026

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