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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LeBron James focused on bonding with teammates from around the league and figuring out a new All-Star Game format, passing on talk about his future.

From Los Angeles Times

Titone said Epstein eventually called him to discuss Brunel’s suit and tried to build a rapport, bonding over their shared Brooklyn roots.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s also like, is this trauma bonding or ...

From Los Angeles Times

“I really love sharing and bonding over that.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Sugars, which bind more weakly, attach through hydrogen bonding.

From Science Daily