bonding
Americannoun
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Psychology, Animal Behavior.
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a relationship that usually begins at the time of birth between a parent and offspring and that establishes the basis for an ongoing mutual attachment.
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the establishment of a pair bond.
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a close friendship that develops between adults, often as a result of intense experiences, as those shared in military combat.
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Dentistry. a technique or procedure for restoring the discolored or damaged surface of a tooth by coating it with a highly durable resinous material that adheres to the existing enamel.
noun
Etymology
Origin of bonding
First recorded in 1670–80, for an earlier sense; bond 1 + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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“It was a K-pop storm. Before that, me and my son were bonding off of my music.”
From Los Angeles Times
LeBron James focused on bonding with teammates from around the league and figuring out a new All-Star Game format, passing on talk about his future.
From Los Angeles Times
Titone said Epstein eventually called him to discuss Brunel’s suit and tried to build a rapport, bonding over their shared Brooklyn roots.
It’s also like, is this trauma bonding or ...
From Los Angeles Times
“I really love sharing and bonding over that.”
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