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as in glue
a substance used to stick things together
what kind of cement works best on glass and pottery?
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as in bond
a uniting or binding force or influence
she is the cement that holds that often quarrelsome group together
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as in to weld
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Recent Examples of cement
Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
So, how did Montrose cement itself as Houston’s gayborhood?
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 20 June 2025
Particularly in Vietnam, the Mekong is filled with barges hauling petroleum, cement, steel, and coal.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
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Noun
One newcomer, Greenville (No. 7), made a strong debut, cementing the Southeast as a powerhouse region, with seven cities on the list.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
So, how did Montrose cement itself as Houston’s gayborhood?
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
Verb
The Scene Jan Jenisch became CEO of LafargeHolcim in 2017, after the world’s largest cement company had been shaken by an internal probe of its Syria operations and culture clashes stemming from the €41bn Franco-Swiss merger that created it.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 20 June 2025
Particularly in Vietnam, the Mekong is filled with barges hauling petroleum, cement, steel, and coal.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cement
Noun
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Health officials also found approximately 17 dead cockroaches in the building, including beneath the stock pot broiler, in the dry storage area and on glue boards.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Jean, a former actor, was often the graceful social glue that held everything together.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Combined income is your adjusted gross income, plus nontaxable interest, such as interest on certain bonds, plus half of your Social Security benefits received that year.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Huffaker, who is out on bond, is slated to be sentenced Oct. 15, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.—
Julia Marnin
July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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There isn't any onsite welding or painting going on, because Zoox works with components that arrive pre-manufactured from suppliers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2025
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Developers and companies employing humanoid robots can buy, sell, or offer for free abilities like welding specific parts or building a specific product.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Getting sun-baked adhesive off of a window is way harder than putting it on.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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The microwaves rapidly heat the carbon that comes from the plastics and adhesives in the e-waste.—
Terence Musho,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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For more details on the nature of AI, AGI, and ASI, see my analysis at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Nielsen does not believe the current research remotely closes the book on the food and sleep and dreaming link, seeing a need for a lot of future work.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Intrepid is also developed in eco water-resistant versions, in pure form or blended with cashmere and combined with a lightweight five-micron membrane for outerwear and overcoats.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Verb
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It can be used corded or cordless (20 hours), and the misting attachment can keep you up to 10 degrees cooler.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Tires cording after only 50 laps is untenable, effectively forcing drivers to throttle back and run tight against the bottom, further limiting passing.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It’s wired, of course, but that should be a given for the price of $25, which is 50% off.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Every baby is wired differently, and knowing that can create space for more compassion and patience, both for your child and yourself.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 July 2025
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“Cement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cement. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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