cement 1 of 2

noun

si-ˈment How to pronounce cement (audio)
Definition of cementnext
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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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cement

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verb

as in to weld

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Recent Examples of cement
Noun
Another second-generation tycoon featured in this issue is Eusebio Tanco in Manila, a London School of Economics grad who’s remade his family group, with roots in cement and metal trading, by diversifying into unrelated areas. — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Even though cement is in the name, this glue still dries clear on surfaces. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
Ganni disciples might pair a leopard print dresses with chunky sneakers, or puff-sleeve blouses with track pants—both formulas that helped cement it as one of the leading forces behind CPHFW’s street style. — Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 Nico Hoerner homered off Edwin Diaz in the ninth to cement the win. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cement
  1. glue
  2. bond
  3. weld
  4. adhesive
  5. link
  6. combine
  7. cord
  8. wire
Noun
  • Initially introduced in 2018, these are thin layers of molecules that act like molecular glue.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • These tags look like an antenna sticking out of a small rectangular box, and staff used eyelash glue to stick them to the back of the butterflies.
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of glue
Noun
  • View this post on Instagram Alexa PenaVega The child stars of the early 2000s share a special bond, and Spy Kids star Alexa PenaVega reflects on growing up with Panettiere and other starlets in the spotlight.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • French 30-year government bond yields also ticked upward to a post-2008 high.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of bond
Verb
  • Its stainless-steel body was difficult to shape and weld together.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • Relationships forged over time can weld teams together.
    — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of weld
Noun
  • The piece was glued on with a medical adhesive, and the edges were blended off with acetone.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • It is typically caused when a person is allergic to the adhesive used to attach the fake lashes.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of adhesive
Noun
  • During a 2024 ground-breaking ceremony for the bridge, city and state leaders called it a key link connecting JOST trails with the coastal trail network, the Santa Ana Mountains, and the Cleveland National Forest.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Siegel also pointed to a study that raised questions at the time about a potential link between a second vaccine dose and early miscarriage.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of link
Verb
  • Filtering transfer fees by age or position is not uncommon, but combining the two and then presenting it as a record feels a bit of a stretch.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Though males are wingless and females can fly short distances, that reproductive efficiency — combined with its tiny size and penchant for hiding in wood — has supercharged a rapid spread across South Africa.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of combine
Verb
  • Settings and controls Many electric or corded heating pads come with some type of temperature control, either through a remote or on the pad.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Electric snow blowers are corded and good for clearing light to moderate snow off patios, porches, walkways, and small-to-medium-size driveways.
    — Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of cord
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  • In the 55-page interim report, released on July 2, the lawmakers allege that some donors who intended to support America250 were instead given directions to wire funds to Freedom 250’s bank account.
    — Sarah Webber, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Your job is to wire them together with feedback loops that lead to innovation.
    — Michael Muthukrishna, Fortune, 23 July 2026
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“Cement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cement. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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