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bonding
[bon-ding]
noun
Psychology, Animal Behavior.
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.
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
/ ˈɒԻɪŋ /
noun
the process by which individuals become emotionally attached to one another See also pair bond
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
“Is that what they call trauma bonding in this day and age?”
“All the guys have bought into a lot of rookie bonding stuff by the team,” said tight end Terrance Ferguson, who is expected to have a big role this season.
It was the latest rookie bonding experience for the 2025 draft class, a six-player group that includes several expected to play prominent roles for a team regarded as a Super Bowl contender.
“One of the theories that is important for the origins of musicality is that it could be a way of social bonding, of increasing the social cohesion of the group,” Honing said.
“ was supposed to be a fun, bonding moment very quickly turned into a traumatic event that will stick with us forever,” the family added.
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