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
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Cats rely more on scent than sight to navigate their environment, with their powerful noses helping them in bonding, hunting, mating, and exploring.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The state of Minnesota also appropriated $1.4 million in state bonding funds specifically to use for the inclusive playground.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 24 May 2025
Shortly after that vote, Kansas lawmakers in June passed a supercharged bonding plan in an attempt to lure the team across the state line.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
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Team bonding activities took place earlier in the week, such as golf.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Cats rely more on scent than sight to navigate their environment, with their powerful noses helping them in bonding, hunting, mating, and exploring.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The state of Minnesota also appropriated $1.4 million in state bonding funds specifically to use for the inclusive playground.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 24 May 2025
Shortly after that vote, Kansas lawmakers in June passed a supercharged bonding plan in an attempt to lure the team across the state line.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
Noun
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In law, that type of contract is called a contract of adhesion or, more colloquially, a take-it-or-leave-it deal.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 May 2025
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Bolsonaro underwent a 12-hour surgery on April 13 to remove intestinal adhesions and reconstruct the abdominal wall.—
Gabriela Sá Pessoa,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Mow Only When Grass Is Dry Wet grass clippings cling to mower blades and fall in clumps on the surface of the turf.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 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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Stop measuring performance only by adherence to KPIs.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Switching from a daily to a weekly medication regimen would not only simplify care but also enhance patient autonomy and medication adherence, without compromising therapeutic benefits.—
Paul McClure
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2025
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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