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as in glues
a substance used to stick things together
what kind of cement works best on glass and pottery?
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as in bonds
a uniting or binding force or influence
she is the cement that holds that often quarrelsome group together
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Recent Examples of cements
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
The multibillion-dollar deal brings an end to legal conflicts that captured global attention and cements a clear future for the companies at the center of American and international news.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Located near Engineering Mall and the Chemistry Building, Morgridge Hall's location cements this corner of campus as the STEM hub where students can study software design, robotics, machine learning, cybersecurity and more.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
With her career continuing to ascend, this fall run cements the Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records artist as one of the most compelling live acts in music today.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
Phil Knight is no stranger to giving back — and the Nike co-founder’s latest move cements his status as one of the most powerful philanthropists in the world.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Fans have been speculating about the state of the pair's relationship all summer, but the reveal that Paul is the new Bachelorette cements where things stand.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
The multibillion-dollar deal brings an end to legal conflicts that captured global attention and cements a clear future for the companies at the center of American and international news.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Located near Engineering Mall and the Chemistry Building, Morgridge Hall's location cements this corner of campus as the STEM hub where students can study software design, robotics, machine learning, cybersecurity and more.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
With her career continuing to ascend, this fall run cements the Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records artist as one of the most compelling live acts in music today.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
Phil Knight is no stranger to giving back — and the Nike co-founder’s latest move cements his status as one of the most powerful philanthropists in the world.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cements
Noun
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Our Top Picks From quick-dry formulas perfect for beginners to long-lasting bond-and-seal systems built for days of wear, these are the best eyelash glues worth adding to your makeup kit.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Unlike ordinary glues, this substance works in wet, salty, and constantly moving conditions, forming a tough bond that resists both pressure and erosion.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Lean into it — this is how bonds deepen or dissolve.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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Several cities are asking voters to approve general obligation bonds to pay for future projects.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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For an extra-inventive twist, Brazilian designer Lucas Simões recently unveiled the Colendra chair, a wild, sculptural example of metalworking that combines an irreverent sensibility with practiced craft.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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In addition to individual programs from our peers, the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME USA) runs a national apprenticeship program that combines classroom study with on-the-job training.—
Mark Rayfield,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ethylene oxide, which is used to make products such as antifreeze, textiles, adhesives, plastics and detergents.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Unlike some lash adhesives, DUO is applied directly to the lash band with the applicator.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some links were broken, but the Internet Archive filled the gaps.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 2018 film First Reformed cast him as a minister whose painful past coalesces with an environmentalist awakening in an epic crisis of faith.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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This coalesces and makes sense of the barrage of assaults designed to undermine Americans’ trust in our country, our Constitution and all the principles upon which it was built.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Russia also invested significantly, but unsuccessfully, in trying to sway the Moldovan elections last weekend for the party that wanted closer ties with Moscow.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Oct. 2025
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The barbecue sauce glaze ties everything together with a sweet-smoky finish.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Amazon said the new offering unites its Happy Belly and Amazon Fresh brands under one label.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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An ambitious and unique branding strategy unites all entities within the Média Participations group, placing The Marsupilamis at the forefront of our creative efforts.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Cements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cements. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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