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
Christian Holub, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Reducing Biden-era bonding requirements—particularly the offshore drilling bonding rule that threatens to saddle the industry with nearly $7 billion in obligations—would likewise free up capital.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The excursion was part of a week of workouts, dinners and bonding organized by veterans Jarrett Stidham and Courtland Sutton.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Their sleepover was about more than just team bonding and waking up in a winter wonderland: Staff chose to remain on site during the blizzard to continue caring for the zoo’s many animals — almost all of whom fare best in warmer climates.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Flag and Frankenstein come together randomly, but these two loners end up bonding — and that connection was made literal by having Grillo and Harbour record their lines in person, a rarity in modern animation.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Reducing Biden-era bonding requirements—particularly the offshore drilling bonding rule that threatens to saddle the industry with nearly $7 billion in obligations—would likewise free up capital.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The excursion was part of a week of workouts, dinners and bonding organized by veterans Jarrett Stidham and Courtland Sutton.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Their sleepover was about more than just team bonding and waking up in a winter wonderland: Staff chose to remain on site during the blizzard to continue caring for the zoo’s many animals — almost all of whom fare best in warmer climates.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
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Remarking on the turbulence of the current news-media environment, Scarborough urged an adhesion to journalistic integrity.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
13 Dec. 2024
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Another surgery in November removed some adhesions to make the hole finally close.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American-Statesman,
5 Aug. 2024
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Some cling to outdated processes and rigid management hierarchies, resisting the constant change AI demands.—
Alex Goryachev,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The warmth really helps the powdered sugar cling to cookies.—
Pam Lolley,
Southern Living,
6 Dec. 2024
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The Philippine government's use of PCG assets in this context aims not to provoke China, but to resolve differences through rational discussion and adherence to international law.—
Micah McCartney,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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At the request of library Director Steve Bumgarner, Almon said the board voted Wednesday to remove the bulletin board, a space where members of the public could post community events in adherence with the library’s policies.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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