cement 1 of 2

noun

si-ˈment How to pronounce cement (audio)
Definition of cementnext
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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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cement

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verb

as in to weld

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Recent Examples of cement
Noun
Spacious Loft This large loft in Palermo leans into a modern aesthetic with cement ceilings and columns, accented by rich wood floors and eclectic furniture that somehow pairs perfectly. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 The fixtures were made from the very boxes that the costumes came in, simple merchandise boxes wrapped in black plastic, and the checkout counter was made of two-by-fours and cement blocks. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
Those who wish to rule rather than represent always attempt to cement their power by deciding who does not count. — Seth Limmer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Christie’s insights from her rich life experiences are subtly but expertly woven into her novels and have helped cement the author as a genius beyond her time. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cement
  1. glue
  2. bond
  3. weld
  4. adhesive
  5. link
  6. combine
  7. cord
  8. wire
Noun
  • Connie, whose cake is like glue inside, and Gary are once again at the bottom, with Gabe’s dynamite dinosaur and Tom’s foxy fox placing them at the top.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Once lathered, the formula deploys papin, an enzyme that’s derived from papaya and helps dissolve the glue that binds dead skin cells.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of glue
Noun
  • The proposition would allow local governments to create economic development districts with the ability to issue bonds, make loans, and award grants of public money.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The variable part of I bond interest resets every six months, based on the consumer price index.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of bond
Verb
  • ArcCaptain Having said that, this thing does weld really well.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of a process that essentially used heat to weld and shape the unit, the Zoom Air unit is now formed by using radio frequencies.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of weld
Noun
  • Miss Pop advises you to use a rhinestone-friendly adhesive and topcoat (like the Vettsy 5-1 Top Coat) to prolong the life of this manicure.
    — Christina Middleton, Allure, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The insect is positioned in the middle of a special board, its legs and antennae protected, where adhesive is cotton-swabbed onto its abdomen and the tag.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of adhesive
Noun
  • Its onboard guidance architecture combines multiple technologies to help identify targets without depending entirely on external navigation or communication links.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Lee adds that there’s a clear link between the men drawn to looksmaxxing content and those who are struggling with their mental health.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of link
Verb
  • Inside, Devarana offers a 60-minute traditional Thai oil massage followed by 30 minutes of singing bowl sound healing, combining halotherapy and chakra balancing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • To bring those details together in a photograph, Druckmüller uses custom image-processing algorithms to combine exposures that capture different parts of that range.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of combine
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
Definition of cord
Verb
  • Finally, one of the people involved in the scheme would instruct the employee to wire large amounts of money to bank accounts set up worldwide, according to the press release.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The impersonated attorney would tell the employee to wire large payments to bank accounts across the world, according to court documents.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of wire

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