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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Technology company Plex took its 120 employees to Honduras for a weeklong bonding experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

It's so much more than just hair, it's about identity and bonding with your child.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Such a network is often very sensitive to strain, and applying strain can partially relieve the frustration within the bonding pattern.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

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 • Feb. 19, 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