BONDING Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈbän-diŋ

Definition of bonding

as in adhesion

a physical sticking to as if by glue this epoxy has good bonding for glass and ceramics

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verb

present participle of bond

as in communing

to form a close personal relationship a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson

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Adhesives from wigs and weaves are another common trigger worth watching, along with the tape and glue used in some bonding or tape-in methods. — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 The solution involved altering the molecular group responsible for bonding with the metal oxide layer. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

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Meanwhile, there’s a chance Indy is bonding with all the drama around this team, from Sophie Cunningham getting clotheslined to her public commentary about transgender people playing women's sports, and anything involving Clark. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Shakira ended up bonding big time with the adorable crew, who are part of the Ghetto Kids Foundation, a nonprofit whose mission is to use the arts to help disadvantaged and orphaned children. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonding

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The team said that PDA was inspired by the chemistry behind mussel adhesion.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Unlike the inner lining of the uterus, endometriosis tissue doesn’t leave the body during menstruation, and cysts and adhesions can sometimes develop.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of adhesion

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Even so, in a digital world increasingly impacted by algorithms and all manner of AI, the allure of performers and music fans communing — live and in real time — cannot be underestimated.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2026
But the main event was Madonna communing with the nearly 3,000 fans at the premiere, most of whom have followed her for decades.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 June 2026

Definition of communing

Noun

Members may appeal the presiding officer’s ruling, but, given a commitment to nonpartisan conduct and adherence to precedent, in practice the parliamentarian’s advice carries significant weight and is generally considered final.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Better adherence and earlier intervention can help prevent costly complications that drive healthcare spending, including hospitalizations, emergency-room visits and disease progression.

— Joel Zive, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

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