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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Junior US Open champion Mika Stojsavljevic won the under-18 girls' title at the National Championships, while Oliver Bonding claimed the boys' event.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025

Bonding with Close helped unlock a little-known awakening in the legend.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2025

Bonding comes of that collective loosening, from the mutual decision that two or more people make to let go, even a little, in each other’s presence.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2024

Bonding on the bumpy flight, the fast friends navigate competing traditions and affections on their respective ways to finding Mr. Right.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023

“The next Bonding is in two months,” said Ekon.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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