bonding

[bon-ding] / ˈbɒn dɪŋ /

VERB

fasten; stick

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bind connect fix glue

STRONG

fuse gum paste

WEAK

stickum

Antonyms

WEAK

let go loosen open unfasten unstick

Example Sentences

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This type of bonding is far more common in nonmetals than in metals.

From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026

Unity, to make a long story longer, was in the air that year — and not just because my separated parents were bonding over their juvenile delinquent son.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

England's players are getting into their leisure time games to strengthen team bonding - which could be crucial if they are to go far at this tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

He and Andrea Mitchell began dating in 1984, bonding over a shared appreciation of music, and became a power-couple fixture at star-studded galas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

He wasn’t sure if it was because she was genuinely curious or because she just wanted to check the boxes when it came to bonding with him, but it was nice either way.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

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