cements 1 of 2

plural of cement

cements

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of cement

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cements
Noun
The three episodes of this outstanding series that were made available cements the claim that some of the most creative animated storytelling is being generated from anime. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 Today’s ruling cements those reforms and builds on decades of work to secure equal educational opportunities for women and girls. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 As a result of the deal, PMC has acquired Vox’s leading brands, creating a combined portfolio that consists of over 25 titles and cements PMC’s position as the world’s largest digital media publisher. Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 If that wasn’t already obvious when Mannion was hired, Jeff Stoutland’s departure cements the fact that there will be wholesale changes. Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 20 May 2026 The danger is that the new rule cements festival tiering to an even greater extent and creates more of a have and have nots landscape. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026 The inclusion of the Serpenti Tubogas Studs and exclusive High Jewelry creations further cements this material interplay as a cornerstone of the brand’s identity, elevating a once-radical experiment into a timeless hallmark of sophistication. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 In March, China passed a law that experts say cements its assimilationist approach towards its ethnic minority groups, building on years of policy changes at the provincial level in Xinjiang and elsewhere. ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026 With nine matches, a semifinal, and the International Broadcast Center already assigned to the region, officials say securing two national team base camps further cements North Texas as one of the tournament's busiest hubs. Bo Evans, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
But instead, what the public saw was a term sheet that specifies at a very high level, a very weak settlement that really cements Live Nation's dominance, that will cement Live Nation's technology as the preferred ticketing infrastructure. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cements
Noun
  • The Science of Glue Molecular glues work in a fundamentally different way from other oral medicines.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • Sticky Adhesives And Tape Sticky tapes, glues, or labels may leave a residue on granite countertops—and using sharp instruments to remove it will damage the stone surface.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Torsten Slok, chief economists at Apollo Global, pointed out in a note on Wednesday hyperscalers’ cover ratio—investor orders per every dollar of bonds—has plunged.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 18 July 2026
  • Financial planners routinely advise most retirement savers to focus on two asset classes, stocks and bonds.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • The setup combines traditional diesel generators with electric propulsion to ensure reliable and efficient cruising while reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
  • Pixel control unlocked The system combines a phase-change material with a crossbar network of copper wires similar to those used in display technologies.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • The aerospace expansion aims to produce high-performance structural adhesives and surfacing products for commercial aerospace and space exploration.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • Due to the materials and adhesives present, the smell ​at the scene ⁠was pungent, causing eye irritation, CCTV said.
    Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • When news broke that US Air Force engineer Jeffrey Sovern had been charged in connection to the destruction of 13 Flock devices, redditors flooded the post with praise, sharing links to his legal defense fund and encouraging others to donate.
    Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 July 2026
  • The network is proliferated, with thousands of satellites interconnected using laser communications links and numerous ground stations to connect the constellation in low Earth orbit (LEO) with the terrestrial Internet.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Sometimes there are those lightning bolt moments where the creative just coalesces.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
  • Under Labor rules, a leadership contest can be triggered if sufficient backing coalesces behind a challenger, typically through nominations from MPs and affiliated groups.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • The game featured 23 lead changes and 13 ties — with both teams shooting 55% from the field.
    CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The game featured 23 lead changes and 13 ties — with both teams shooting 55% from the field.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • The upcoming showcase unites over twenty-five works from across the artist’s career, including paintings, sculptures, and prints, alongside kinetic and light works, drawing from Tate’s collection and the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.
    News Desk, Artforum, 14 July 2026
  • What unites them is the belief that camps can help mold character and instill the values children will carry into adulthood.
    Seth T. Kannarr, Fortune, 13 July 2026

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“Cements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cements. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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