We've really been bonding.
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Bonding
Synonyms for "bonding" (57 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
Noun(11 words)
adheringadhesiveadhesive nailsaffectionaffiliativeatomic attachmentattachattachmentbefriendbinding effectbond
Strong matches (17)
Noun(13 words)
bond formationbond-formingbonderisebonding strapbonding-typecementingchemical compoundchemical linkagechemical-bondingcohesioncommunity tiesconnectcuddles
Verb(3 words)
build rapportconnected to grounddevelop rapport
Adjective(1 words)
covalent compound
Related words (28)
Noun(26 words)
electron linkenduring social bondequipment earth bondfriendshipfusingglueynessgluinggossipinggrounding hardwaregummingimprintingjoinlaminatinglinkrelationship buildingrelationship formationrelationship-buildingsnugglingsolderingstaking
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Verb(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adhering, adhesive, adhesive nails, affection, affiliative.
- Sentence evidence is available for bonding, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "bonding".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "bonding"
Keep "bonding" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "bonding" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "bonding", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "bonding" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesattachmentchemical processchemical propertyfasteningmolecular science conceptpersonal relationpersonal relationshipprocessrelationshiprelationship formationsocial behaviorsocial processtechnique
More specific
10 entriescovalent bondingfamily bondinggroup bondinghydrogen bondingionic bondingmetallic bondingparental bondingpeer bondingteacher bondingteam bonding
Collocations
12 entriesbonding agentbonding energybonding experiencebonding timechemical bondingcovalent bondingemotional bondingfamily bondinghydrogen bondingionic bondingsocial bondingteam bonding
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
8 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
The camping trip was a wonderful bonding experience for the whole family.
Source: tatoeba (6310272)
It's a great bonding opportunity.
Source: tatoeba (7127008)
Organic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that studies the structure, properties and reactions of organic compounds, which contain carbon in covalent bonding.
Source: tatoeba (8769452)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "bonding"?
Closest matches include adhering, adhesive, adhesive nails, affection, affiliative.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "bonding"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.