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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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Solutions found in bonding One such way to assist men is specifically a group for fathers, according to the 2021 study.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Noun
There was also plenty of bonding on the set of The Five Star Weekend.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Solutions found in bonding One such way to assist men is specifically a group for fathers, according to the 2021 study.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 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.
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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
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An integration layer, typically thermoplastic polyurethane, meanwhile, ensures adhesion.
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Remedy Subaru dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the vehicle's glass panel for free.
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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.
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But the main event was Madonna communing with the nearly 3,000 fans at the premiere, most of whom have followed her for decades.
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Think fabric that is soft as silk, but without the cling.
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Stains form when coffee residue clings to mug surfaces; quickly rinsing after use can help prevent buildup.
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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.
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The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.
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However, there is plenty of uncertainty surrounding adherence to the MoU, with the Wall Street Journal reporting Thursday that Iran expects to reel in $40 billion per year as part of a mechanism to impose tolls.
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Disappearing Japandi slats and minimal, low-to-the-ground frames were the prevailing bedroom fixtures, with an almost prescriptive adherence to the same overall look—white percale sheets, Noguchi lanterns, and midcentury alarm clocks.
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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