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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
Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2025
Moore choosing to leave cements that.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 13 Dec. 2025
Standing alongside LeBron James — widely considered the greatest ever — only further cements Westbrook’s place as one of the true legends of the NBA.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Dek is the weakest link in his warrior family, and the arrival of their father cements that fact; there is no sentimentality here as the elder predator orders Kwei to kill his brother and be done with him.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
With such a leap forward in performance, from graphics to AI, the M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch cements its status as the best ground-level MacBook Pro in years.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
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
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Recorded during her Orquídeas era, this unexpected drop further cements Uchis as a deft purveyor of bops that exist purely to elevate your mood.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2025
Moore choosing to leave cements that.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 13 Dec. 2025
Standing alongside LeBron James — widely considered the greatest ever — only further cements Westbrook’s place as one of the true legends of the NBA.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Dek is the weakest link in his warrior family, and the arrival of their father cements that fact; there is no sentimentality here as the elder predator orders Kwei to kill his brother and be done with him.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
With such a leap forward in performance, from graphics to AI, the M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch cements its status as the best ground-level MacBook Pro in years.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cements
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While you might be inclined to take the less humane route to keep mice out—stocking up on traps, glues, essential oils, and other expensive (and often gruesome) killers—there are plenty of natural ways to repel mice worth trying, too.—
Kylie McConville,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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Use waterproof containers to store paints, glues, markers, and ink.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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One of Fishback’s principal issues — government divestiture of Israeli bonds — is a dog-whistle to antisemites.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Lower yields made cash and bonds less attractive places to park money.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The new device combines this century-old turbine concept with modern triboelectric materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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No other hotel combines the storied grandeur, the stylish Art Deco decor, the roster of legendary visitors, and that afternoon tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Wet wipes contain alcohol and chemicals that strip natural oils, damage materials like leather, and weaken shoe adhesives.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
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The codes focus on using modular construction, reversible connections instead of permanent adhesives, and using the right materials that can be isolated like mass timber.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Shawna Hudson,
StyleCaster,
31 Jan. 2026
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These highly regulated, intricate environments are where adoption achieves scale and economic power coalesces.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But Mamdani consistently hasn’t surpassed 50 percent support in polling, suggesting an opening exists if Sliwa drops out and the opposition coalesces behind Cuomo.—
Jesse Byrnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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Starmer is on a 4-day visit to China, the first trip by a British prime minister in eight years, signaling an attempt at resetting bilateral ties.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Golov said Israel’s long-term objective should not be reducing ties with Washington, but deepening them.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the philanthropic heart of the Broadway community, unites theater lovers to make a lifesaving and life-affirming difference for people facing HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses across the country.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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Venus, planet of harmony, unites with eager Mars in your 5th House of Ideation, adding heaps of inspiration into everything around you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Cements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cements. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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