CEMENTING Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

cementing 1 of 2

noun

as in gluing

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cementing

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verb

present participle of cement

as in combining

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Recent Examples of cementing

Noun

No matter what transpires on the field, though, the cementing of the club’s foundation in Miami proper should be the first line of its year in review. — Avi Creditor, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Practice your toddler's grouping and gluing skills in this candy corn craft from Thriving Home.

— Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025
The result led Brittenham and Hermiller to an infinite list of other counterexamples, including almost any knot that’s built by winding two strings and gluing.

— Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025

Definition of gluing

Verb

The actual Tann was born to free parents and, according to some sources, served in the Union Army before moving to Kansas, where he became known for combining medicinal treatment with physical therapy.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
What will make the event more special is that several Pokémon Go communities are combining forces for giveaways, photo opportunities and activities led by ambassadors.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of combining

Verb

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch highlights hope as a powerful American aspiration, exemplified by FDR's fireside chats uniting the country during the Great Depression.

— Mark Joyella, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
There’s no question that Friday will be an historic night, uniting the worlds of celebrity, music, sports, media and fashion in a way only this power couple could.

— Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 July 2026

Definition of uniting

Noun

An additional picture saw Schumer bonding with her son, who sat behind her on the same jet ski.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Minimalism may have its place, but in a doomscrolling world that’s desperate for deeper connection, games tables are turning design into a bonding experience.

— Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026

Definition of bonding

Verb

And the premise of Robotech is there is alien technology on Earth that allows for humans to fight back against the incoming aliens by fusing with the technology itself to become mechs.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Since 1947, the brand has occupied a singular place in the cultural imagination, fusing art, engineering and speed into something that transcends the automobile.

— Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of fusing

Noun

Led by those two, the depth and tenacity of Argentina were on full display from the opening kick, with no signs of being lethargic despite having nothing to play for except national pride.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2026
The Free tent fly is crafted from a blend of recycled high-tenacity 15D Robic nylon Gossamer calls Clearskies.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 June 2026

Definition of tenacity

Verb

But by the time the Paleo world was coalescing online in the ’90s, Voegtlin’s book was cited as a pioneering work.

— David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026
Whether Paxton’s or Platner’s partisan voters end up coalescing around them despite their scandals remains to be seen.

— Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 18 June 2026

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