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
Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
Her organization is suing to halt the federal rule that sought to bring bonding levels closer to true plugging costs.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
And the hottest thing in advanced packaging is a technology called 3D hybrid bonding.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2024
Venus in your sultry eighth house of intimacy and emotional bonding invites a deeper connection, so why not opt for a night of candlelight, intriguing conversation and a romantic movie?
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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But it’s now been officially confirmed that there was a lot more to those dressing room chats than just professional bonding.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
Her organization is suing to halt the federal rule that sought to bring bonding levels closer to true plugging costs.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
And the hottest thing in advanced packaging is a technology called 3D hybrid bonding.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2024
Venus in your sultry eighth house of intimacy and emotional bonding invites a deeper connection, so why not opt for a night of candlelight, intriguing conversation and a romantic movie?
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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That experiment, plus a second round of tests, clearly demonstrated that backing does not increase adhesion relative to non-backing.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2025
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Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis is a minimally invasive surgery in which a surgeon makes a small incision and removes endometriosis patches (lesions, adhesions, or scars).125 What Is Hormone Therapy?Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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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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There is no drug that could equal the intoxicating power in the cling of a white undershirt or the angle of a throat straining for a kiss.Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Finding Success with Human Values in the Digital Age Brandon’s philosophy and strict adherence to its principles demonstrate that a company can thrive off of timeless human values in an era of technology.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Some companies may display certifications or seals from third-party organizations that support their adherence to CGMP standards.Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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