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noun

ˈbän-diŋ How to pronounce bonding (audio)
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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
Remarkably, the lifestyle change has turned into a beautiful family bonding experience. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 24 June 2026 There are endless opportunities for entertainment and bonding activities, including kayaking, dancing, arts and crafts, and spa treatments for all ages. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
Verb
If things seemed a little pricey at the concession stands, there were some bonding moments that fans of all languages could appreciate — especially those familiar with American football. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for bonding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
  1. adhesion
  2. communing
  3. cling
  4. relating
  5. adherence
Noun
  • Bed adhesion was excellent on both smooth and textured PEI surfaces without requiring adhesives for standard materials.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026
  • Cell-surface glycans influence everything from receptor signaling and immune recognition to adhesion and trafficking.
    — KJ Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 26 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
Noun
  • The smell of brats clings to the air like SPF 50 on a sunburned uncle.
    — Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 2 July 2026
  • When perspiration cannot evaporate in humid air, moisture clings to the skin and body temperature climbs rapidly, according to the Mayo Clinic.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of cling
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
Definition of relating
Noun
  • As a result of Holzman’s advocacy and Dylan’s example, the singer-songwriter movement was born, once again proving that American music is defined not by its adherence to the past, but by its capacity for reinvention.
    — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • All loans are subject to individual approval and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of adherence

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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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