weld

verb

Definition of weldnext
as in to cement

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Recent Examples of weld Croatia was welded to what would become Yugoslavia in 1918, and dictator Josip Broz Tito came to power after World War II. — Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026 The Pineland Road fire is believed to have started by a spark from a resident who was welding a gate that got out of control. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Construction crews worked from temporary catwalks suspended along the main cables, using high-elevation scaffolding to align and weld the deck sections. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026 The city then moved to weld the manhole cover shut. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weld
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weld
  1. cement
  2. fuse
  3. wire
  4. combine
  5. coalesce
  6. unite
Verb
  • Beijing — For the first time, two Chinese nationals have been awarded the prestigious Fields Medal for mathematics achievement – a win hailed across China as a milestone in the country’s bid to cement its role as a science and technology powerhouse.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Kane already ranks near the top of nearly every significant franchise statistical category and now will have a chance to further cement his place in its history.
    — Scott Powers, New York Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of cement
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  • Zampo, the signature restaurant, fuses Peruvian tradition with Japanese precision for Instagram-worthy dishes served in a space framed by travertine and handcrafted ceramics.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
  • After 9/11, the Bush administration fused counterterrorism with national defense through the global war on terrorism.
    — Melinda Haas, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
Definition of fuse
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  • And what comes through the social gate is going to wire that child’s brain.
    — Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • One major market is treating the synthetic dollar as an unregistered security; another is wiring it into the plumbing of a half-trillion-dollar asset manager.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026
Definition of wire
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  • The heat, the humidity, and the mile-high altitude of Mexico City would combine to create a tournament of bad football.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Ease on the power (there are five levels of assist), and the ride improves as the pedals combine with the rear hub, which is nearly silent at lower settings and emits only a slight whir at full power.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of combine
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  • That level of play, led by stellar pitching, pristine defense and timely offense finally coalescing, has lent credence to the belief this team can be a contender in a topsy-turvy AL despite an atrocious start to the year.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Reviews have just come in, coalescing into a Metacritic score.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of coalesce
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  • The fast growth of massive data centers has already upended races for local offices across the country, often uniting conservatives and liberals in revolting against projects in their midst.
    — Marc Levy, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • Adapting James Clavell’s bestselling novel, Shōgun‘s first season watched as Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Sanada) fought for his survival as his enemies in the Council of Regents united against him.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 July 2026
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