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
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Advanced Replenishing Shampoo: Our tester used this shampoo two to three times per week for six weeks in conjunction with a hair mask or purple conditioner for bleached hair, a leave-in conditioner, and a bonding treatment.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 13 May 2025
No spoilers, no summaries, and no shortcuts — just real conversations and a genuine love of learning and bonding.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 19 May 2025
Shared creative flow fosters faster bonding than small talk.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Noun
The haul bumps the company’s earnings since the deal was made to just under $2 billion, the looming milestone sure to prompt rage from Chicagoans for whom hating the lease has become a civic bonding ritual.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Advanced Replenishing Shampoo: Our tester used this shampoo two to three times per week for six weeks in conjunction with a hair mask or purple conditioner for bleached hair, a leave-in conditioner, and a bonding treatment.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 13 May 2025
No spoilers, no summaries, and no shortcuts — just real conversations and a genuine love of learning and bonding.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 19 May 2025
Shared creative flow fosters faster bonding than small talk.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
Noun
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This movement is inspired by how tiny insects walk on water, using adhesion forces that dominate at such small scales.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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Moreover, integrin β1 is seen to strengthen cell-substrate adhesions in fibroblasts, potentially offering an explanation for the thicker stress fibers seen in older cells.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Based on the novel by Peter Heller, The Dog Stars is set nine years after a flu pandemic wipes out most of humanity, watching as a grieving pilot and his loyal dog cling to survival in a remote Colorado airfield.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Those attending the April 25 event can pick up yard signs, window clings and bumper stickers with the 988 number, according to the press release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The suit claimed the investigation was conducted in adherence with a new employment policy that was created just for her.—
Viola Flowers,
NBC news,
26 May 2025
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This adherence to industry standards helps organizations stay compliant and minimizes regulatory risks.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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