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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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
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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
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 6 May. 2024.
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