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

Under low temperatures and high pressure, water can exist as two distinct liquid phases with different molecular bonding structures.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 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

Mom thought a piano course would be a bonding experience for her, Celia, and me after Dad moved out.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison