1
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
Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 6 May 2025
Last year, the Swanton Sector worked with Mr. MacCallum, the Quebec farmer, to install cement barriers along his property.
—Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2025
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Lincoln-Way East cements top spot, Lincoln-Way Central moves up and Stagg enters rankings.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Noun
Jeremy Liebman The Foyer The cement works are by Stefan Rinck.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 6 May 2025
Last year, the Swanton Sector worked with Mr. MacCallum, the Quebec farmer, to install cement barriers along his property.
—Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 6 May 2025
Verb
The streaming-video giant is a high-profile winner this year, with recent gains coming in the wake of an earnings report that featured record profits and a better-than-expected forecast, cementing its leading position in the entertainment industry.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Lincoln-Way East cements top spot, Lincoln-Way Central moves up and Stagg enters rankings.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cement
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Celestial Park Celestial Park is the glue that holds all those seemingly unrelated stories together like connective tissue.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
13 May 2025
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There were nearly 100 dead or dying roaches in areas across the taco shop, including more than 50 inside a glue trap on the floor beneath the two door reach-in cooler.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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The doc examines Naomi Judd’s complicated bond with her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, that both tied them together and drove them apart.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
3 May 2025
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William and Charlotte are known to share a tight father-daughter bond, which the world occasionally gets glimpses of.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Studio Keiko At the center of a kitchen by Studio Keiko, a sculptural mono-block island—welded on all three sides from solid stainless steel—serves as both anchor and statement.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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Each grill is welded and finished by hand, built not just to impress but to perform—with control, versatility, and raw power that reshape the way people cook.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2025
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Old books also release volatile organic compounds over the years (VOCs) as the paper and adhesives gradually break down.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Volatile Organic Compounds And Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) remain a significant concern for IAQ, originating from everyday materials such as paints, cleaning products, adhesives, furnishings and more.—
Sissi Liu,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That paper suggested a link between the MMR vaccine and autism.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The state's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment found a potential link between these dyes and hyperactivity.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the holiday boost and strong competition between local and international titles, the top 10 films grossed more than $9.2 million combined — one of the most dynamic weekends at the Korean box office so far this year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Its proximity to the Old Town provides a unique backdrop, combining beach relaxation and historical exploration.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Verb
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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
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This corded immersion blender sports a substantially more powerful 625 watts, a four-pronged blade, and five variable speed settings.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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But any power plant, whether fueled by coal, wind or sunshine, has to be wired into the electrical grid: a system of transmission lines and transformers that pools electricity and channels it to customers.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
12 May 2025
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Oettinger is made for the big moment, wired to handle the pressure.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cement. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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