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bonding

[ bon-ding ]

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noun

Psychology, Animal Behavior.
1. 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.
2. the establishment of a pair bond.
a close friendship that develops between adults, often as a result of intense experiences, as those shared in military combat.
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.

bonding

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noun

the process by which individuals become emotionally attached to one another See also pair bond

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bonding¹

First recorded in 1670–80, for an earlier sense; bond ¹ + -ing ¹

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A new baby at home can be a big transition for families, especially when sleep and bonding issues arise.

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A great deal of care — the handmade, digital and location kind — has gone into realizing this earnest, archly amusing tale of a brooding teenage girl bonding with a threatened furry forest creature.

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Laying with horses was even featured as a bonding activity during more than one date on The Bachelor.

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And his speech about the family weathering the catastrophe awaiting them at home by bonding together?

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Meghan has talked about bonding with parents of her children's friends too, describing nights out, Pilates classes and sharing children's parties.

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