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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
AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Since its inauguration the southern port has received several ships including a vessel delivering cement from Panama and another with rice from Cap-Haïtien in the north.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 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
Inspired by the desert landscape, Wright chose to construct Taliesin West out of native rock, cement mixed with local materials, and Arizona sand.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Since its inauguration the southern port has received several ships including a vessel delivering cement from Panama and another with rice from Cap-Haïtien in the north.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 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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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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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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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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In addition to media operations, Chinese corporations, often boasting links to the CCP, will sometimes use American lobbyists in efforts to dislodge sanctions or otherwise unfavorable government rulings.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 July 2025
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This disparity serves as a signal of under-representation and highlights the link between diversity in leadership roles and overall organizational diversity, as McKinsey reports.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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When deaths from heat and cold are combined, Europe has close to 50 times as many deaths as the U.S. — as many as 250,000 to 500,000 more deaths every year.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Then combine these into one powerful, tweet-length statement (280 characters or fewer) that captures my contrarian perspective.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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