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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Laughing at Pratt’s Batman-themed video or Gov. Gavin Newsom’s satirical X posts are more about bonding with the person than unpacking their policies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Electron interactions play a major role in determining properties such as magnetism and chemical bonding.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Advanced AI systems require leading-edge logic chips but also advanced packaging, high-bandwidth-memory integration, chip-on-wafer bonding, substrate integration, testing, module assembly and server-level integration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"It's a chance to get together and singing is quite bonding," she said.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“So you participated in Ms. Owens’s weird bonding orientation.”

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben

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