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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Shortly after that vote, Kansas lawmakers in June passed a supercharged bonding plan in an attempt to lure the team across the state line.
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Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
What should be a bonding experience instead can become a feedback loop of stress without release and love without anchoring.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
While each dog is different, and their bonding times can very depending on their history and personality, studies suggest that dogs who are rescued from shelters tend to bond with their new owners quickly.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
What people don’t realize is that moving abroad could also be a growing or a bonding experience for you and your family.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
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Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025
What should be a bonding experience instead can become a feedback loop of stress without release and love without anchoring.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
While each dog is different, and their bonding times can very depending on their history and personality, studies suggest that dogs who are rescued from shelters tend to bond with their new owners quickly.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
What people don’t realize is that moving abroad could also be a growing or a bonding experience for you and your family.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 21 May 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 7 Jun. 2025.
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