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
Earthy textiles, polished cement, and wicker accents make for a soothing blend. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 However, the production of cement, a key ingredient in modern concrete, accounts for about 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
Verb
Malik Tillman's free kick goal to cement the 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina was world class. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 And to take home a grand championship, the prize awarded to the winner in any category with the highest cumulative score, is to cement your name amongst the barbecue legends. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 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. wire
  8. coalesce
Noun
  • Biomimicked medical glue, inspired by the slime of a common garden slug (Arion subfuscus), can bond to bloody tissue and holds great promise for surgical applications and the treatment of painful lesions.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026
  • But the bulk of his work will hinge on his ability to meld his teammates as a glue player.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of glue
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  • Wardlaw, a homeless man who prosecutors said frequently slept on the Greenbelt and believed people on scooters were after him, was held in custody without bond.
    — Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 13, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
  • She has since been released on bond and has been ordered to have no contact with her daughter.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of bond
Verb
  • Relationships forged over time can weld teams together.
    — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 10 June 2026
  • As a nod to the site’s industrial heritage, the design team left weld marks on the curved edges at the end of the bar.
    — Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Definition of weld
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  • The women scrape the adhesive back into buckets, and the exercise begins again.
    — Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
  • The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Definition of adhesive
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    — Anna Goldfarb, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by journalists.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of link
Verb
  • An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Northumberland Dark Sky Park Northumberland's Dark Sky Park combines remote landscapes with some of England's darkest skies.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of combine
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  • The Colorado Avalanche entered the Western Conference final with an aura of near invincibility after leading the NHL wire to wire, and cruising through the first two rounds in just nine games.
    — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 23 May 2026
  • That hormones shape our moods and feelings, wire our brains and guide numerous, diverse processes throughout the body means that the practice of endocrinology is not based around any particular organ.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Definition of wire
Verb
  • Few conversations coalesce into anything meaningful, let alone cogent.
    — Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
  • Platner's withdrawal caps days of turmoil that had engulfed his campaign and intensifies pressure on Democratic leaders to quickly coalesce around an alternative candidate.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Definition of coalesce

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“Cement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cement. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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