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
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This includes collaborative problem-solving, social bonding, mentoring, and creative exploration.
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Ryan Anderson, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Contagious yawning, common in humans and other social animals, is thought to be linked to social bonding, empathy, and group coordination—but the evolutionary driver behind contagious peeing remains unclear.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
However, for the two young stars, bonding was anything but complicated.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Best for: All ages Leisure Activities Sometimes staying close to home is the best bonding time of all.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Anderson, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Contagious yawning, common in humans and other social animals, is thought to be linked to social bonding, empathy, and group coordination—but the evolutionary driver behind contagious peeing remains unclear.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
However, for the two young stars, bonding was anything but complicated.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Best for: All ages Leisure Activities Sometimes staying close to home is the best bonding time of all.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bonding
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bonding. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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