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as in glue
a substance used to stick things together
what kind of cement works best on glass and pottery?
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as in bond
a uniting or binding force or influence
she is the cement that holds that often quarrelsome group together
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as in to weld
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Recent Examples of cement
Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2025
Then an undercover camera stunt by right-wing provocateur James O'Keefe cemented her fate.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 18 July 2025
Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
New home constructions often rely on goods such as softwood timber from Canada and gypsum, a key product for cement and drywall, from Mexico.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Queen’s buzzer-beater in the second round of the NCAA Tournament sent the Terps to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016 and cemented his legacy within the program despite only spending one year in College Park.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2025
Then an undercover camera stunt by right-wing provocateur James O'Keefe cemented her fate.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 18 July 2025
Verb
Assistant City Manager Brian Steffen said that's especially true because, over the years, the few inquiries into the site have been for industrial uses, like a cement factory or a stormwater retention project for Sanitation District No. 1.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
New home constructions often rely on goods such as softwood timber from Canada and gypsum, a key product for cement and drywall, from Mexico.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cement
Noun
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Most things that come into contact with naturally occurring asphalt and tar are immediately painted with this natural glue.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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Max is literally the glue that has held his family together.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Combined income is your adjusted gross income, plus nontaxable interest, such as interest on certain bonds, plus half of your Social Security benefits received that year.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Huffaker, who is out on bond, is slated to be sentenced Oct. 15, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.—
Julia Marnin
July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Bonding panels together rather than welding them makes controlling the NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) levels much easier as the adhesives absorb vibrations, while the stiffness provides much more control in terms of lateral movement.—
Alex Kalogiannis,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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And that precious metal bargaining chip is welded to the table.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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Silicone scar tape, also known as silicone gel sheeting and silicone scar sheets, is a medical-grade adhesive that can minimize the appearance of scars.—
Brendan Camp,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
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Some are screw-mounted while others have strong adhesives to keep them in place.—
Kat de Naoum,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2025
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Russia has long supported regimes and movements that destabilize the West, including links to Middle Eastern terror networks.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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In lieu of flowers, the Constantine family requests that donations in his memory to help fund the brain cancer research conducted by his neurosurgeons at Stanford (link here) or UCLA (link here) .—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The series combines live-action performance with photorealistic, real-time interactivity powered by game engine technology.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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The restaurant combines flavors from across France, including chef Julien Pilati’s native Champagne and the Brittany of his wife, Laetitia.—
Sloane Crosley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Thread the rope or cord through the holes in the pool noodle pieces, connecting them.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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It can be used corded or cordless (20 hours), and the misting attachment can keep you up to 10 degrees cooler.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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And that only happens when your leadership system is wired to build trust at the speed of growth.—
Carrie Moore,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Secure some heavy string or wire around one of the end posts about 2 inches from the ground.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
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“Cement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cement. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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