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
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The Close Encounters references definitely shout out that sci-fi landmark’s influence, but the bigger touchstone here is a different Spielberg movie that mixes cosmic bonding and misfit kids.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
Robert Lane Johansen filed a federal lawsuit against several Nashville bail bonding and ankle monitoring companies on June 20.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 23 June 2025
Cynthia drops by for wine and bonding, followed by Porsha.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 June 2025
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Noun
Going through that physical endurance test turns into a bonding thing.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The Close Encounters references definitely shout out that sci-fi landmark’s influence, but the bigger touchstone here is a different Spielberg movie that mixes cosmic bonding and misfit kids.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
Robert Lane Johansen filed a federal lawsuit against several Nashville bail bonding and ankle monitoring companies on June 20.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 23 June 2025
Cynthia drops by for wine and bonding, followed by Porsha.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 June 2025
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Gorges has also been studying the seeds' cellulose nano fibers, which—depending on the level of hydration—can exhibit either high or low friction or adhesion.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Many of the affected genes have roles in key processes such as cell adhesion and migration, which are known to respond to mechanical forces.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
30 June 2025
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Parents may get up to three of the clings at their local police station.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 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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Iraq has witnessed similar deadly incidents in the past, often attributed to a lack of adherence to civil defense regulations, and poor safety measures and electrical short circuits.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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That’s not to say those outcomes cannot be challenged, but they must be challenged within those electoral and legal systems, in adherence to the U.S. Constitution.—
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Twin Cities,
16 July 2025
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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