1
: the formation of a close relationship (as between a mother and child or between a person and an animal) especially through frequent or constant association
2
: the attaching of a material (such as porcelain) to a tooth surface especially for cosmetic purposes
Examples of bonding in a Sentence
He and his dad spent the weekend together for some male bonding.
this epoxy has good bonding for glass and ceramics
Recent Examples on the Web
That artificially low cost estimate became the foundation of the new bonding requirements.
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Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 22 Apr. 2024
Christina Hall's boys are going through a bonding experience together.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Angelina Jolie and her 15-year-old daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, are the uncontested winners of the award for coolest mother-daughter bonding activity.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
The higher bonding requirement is intended to ensure that energy companies meet their obligations to clean up drilling sites after they are finished drilling or cap wells that are abandoned.
—Matthew Daly, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
Image As a longstanding form of team bonding, many high school players in Minnesota — where the demographics of both the sport and state are decidedly white — get their mullets carefully coifed before making the trip to St. Paul.
—Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
The Instagram challenge has blown up and served as a bonding experience for the two.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
When left untreated, the disorder can disrupt a mother’s ability to care for herself and her child and impact the bonding period.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 Apr. 2024
Cuddling helps prepare cats and kittens for their forever homes while promoting healthy bonding and socialization skills, according to ACANA.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 22 Apr. 2024
Christina Hall's boys are going through a bonding experience together.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Angelina Jolie and her 15-year-old daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, are the uncontested winners of the award for coolest mother-daughter bonding activity.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
The higher bonding requirement is intended to ensure that energy companies meet their obligations to clean up drilling sites after they are finished drilling or cap wells that are abandoned.
—Matthew Daly, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
Image As a longstanding form of team bonding, many high school players in Minnesota — where the demographics of both the sport and state are decidedly white — get their mullets carefully coifed before making the trip to St. Paul.
—Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
The Instagram challenge has blown up and served as a bonding experience for the two.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
When left untreated, the disorder can disrupt a mother’s ability to care for herself and her child and impact the bonding period.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 Apr. 2024
Cuddling helps prepare cats and kittens for their forever homes while promoting healthy bonding and socialization skills, according to ACANA.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bonding. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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