Definition of cementnext

cement

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verb

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Recent Examples of cement
Noun
Those write-ups have helped cement Lookout House’s reputation. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026 Mines, their contractors, and workers are already core customers for banks, telecom operators, cement producers, and other profitable businesses. Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
Verb
Under the crown prince, Saudi Arabia has looked to expand its influence in global institutions and cement itself as a leader of the Arab and Islamic world. Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026 Beijing — For the first time, two Chinese nationals have been awarded the prestigious Fields Medal for mathematics achievement – a win hailed across China as a milestone in the country’s bid to cement its role as a science and technology powerhouse. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cement
Noun
  • Gas and power talks are the package glue that pure transit fees never supplied.
    Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Children ages 4 to 11 are invited to make crafts using a variety of supplies, such as yarn, paper, scissors, glue, paint, stickers and more.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Almanza was charged with threatening to commit an act of mass violence on school property and is currently being held on a $1 million bond in the Faulkner County jail.
    Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Farinacci is being held on a $1 million bond and is expected to appear in court Tuesday.
    Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Its stainless-steel body was difficult to shape and weld together.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • Relationships forged over time can weld teams together.
    Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Those qualities matter in an everyday folder, where the blade may encounter tape adhesive, moisture, abrasive cardboard, food residue, and long periods in a pocket between cleanings.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • For example, decorations may be strictly limited to the door (and not the surrounding hallway walls), and adhesives, which can damage the paint on doors, may be used in creative pursuits.
    Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • The link between defence and future prosperity comes as Takaichi’s administration prepares a new national security strategy.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Cloudflare can give agents a face—a link to the human or organization that owns them—so that trust, accountability and real commerce can follow.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The larger objective is to combine pre-arrival planning and the on-property experience within one ecosystem.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • From the age of 14, pupils will be able to combine technical subjects like manufacturing and AI with core subjects like maths and English.
    Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Settings and controls Many electric or corded heating pads come with some type of temperature control, either through a remote or on the pad.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Electric snow blowers are corded and good for clearing light to moderate snow off patios, porches, walkways, and small-to-medium-size driveways.
    Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Your job is to wire them together with feedback loops that lead to innovation.
    Michael Muthukrishna, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • And what comes through the social gate is going to wire that child’s brain.
    Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

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“Cement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cement. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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