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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
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Some are even saying this cements the GOAT debate between LeBron and Michael Jordan.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 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
Emily Bader Keeps Winning Bader is quickly becoming one of Netflix’s go-to leading ladies, and this project only cements that trajectory.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
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
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
Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
Some are even saying this cements the GOAT debate between LeBron and Michael Jordan.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 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
Emily Bader Keeps Winning Bader is quickly becoming one of Netflix’s go-to leading ladies, and this project only cements that trajectory.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
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
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
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
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With their eco-friendly design that’s free from toxic glues, dyes, and microplastics, shoppers love that these cutting boards are food-safe and durable enough to last for years.—
Caley Sturgill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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Wallace said the company had several types of glues and solvents on site, as well as oxygen, propane, gas and a waste oil tank.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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These bonds offer an interest rate that changes every six months based on the latest CPI data, maintaining returns above the level of inflation.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Investors all over the world are selling bonds because of the inflation that the war has caused.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The itinerary combines high-speed rail travel, historic cities and optional cultural excursions.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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His professional background combines real estate development, brand-building, and operational management across multiple sectors.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Heat and moisture from a steam mop can loosen adhesives or damage laminate and hardwood finishes, even though the surface may look clean afterward.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The combination of heat and moisture can loosen adhesives, warp laminate and damage hardwood finishes over time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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There are links at the bottom of the page to toggle between vote center and drop box locations.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
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These aircraft repeatedly fly similar routes and rely on persistent radio-frequency links, allowing Russian electronic warfare systems to map and exploit these signals, causing the drones to lose control and crash.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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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
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Over the course of a few hours, the smaller bubbles empty into larger ones, until the fluid coalesces into a single cavity.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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Last year, four different men from Chile were accused in a string of burglaries targeting multimillion-dollar homes in Ohio with possible ties to heists in Minnesota.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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But according to federal officials, the Punjabi Devils were an outlaw gang with ties to the Hells Angels, whose members often wore patches with an outline of Punjab, a region that includes northern India and central eastern Pakistan, and a turbaned skull.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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What unites them is a commitment to fresh cane juice as the foundation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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And when our city unites around special moments, there’s truly no more electric place in the world to be.—
Jeffrey LeFrancois,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cements. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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