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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For some parents, screens can still play a role in bonding with their children.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Their analysis revealed that introducing ions can cause measurable structural changes, including shifts in the spacing between layers and modifications to local bonding environments.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

The greater the changes in the brain, the more likely women were to say they were relating to, and bonding well, with their babies - the team of scientists found.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Stylistically, “Jailbreak” stood at the crossroads of multiple rock genres and tapped into potent social issues, particularly male bonding, restlessness and romantic uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Thus, conceivably the crux of the matter was a rule governing hydrogen bonding between bases.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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