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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
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
The spin-off has already tested the FireDrone several times at the training ground of the Andelfingen training center and at the Holcim cement plant in Siggenthal.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Josh Robbins, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Will Bad Bunny use February to further redefine what global superstardom means for a Spanish-language artist — and in doing so, cement his place in the broader history of pop culture?
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
To that end, the eponymous firm says the unmanned aerial vehicle has been extensively tested at a training ground, and a Swiss cement plant.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
The spin-off has already tested the FireDrone several times at the training ground of the Andelfingen training center and at the Holcim cement plant in Siggenthal.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Nikola Jokić continues to cement his place among basketball’s all-time greats.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Will Bad Bunny use February to further redefine what global superstardom means for a Spanish-language artist — and in doing so, cement his place in the broader history of pop culture?
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cement
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Zeis described her daughter as a devoted mother and the glue of her family.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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As Toruño leaves the coffee shop, the glue on the nearby posters begins to dry, and pedestrians slow down to read them.—
Yamlek Mojica,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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But century bonds make more sense for institutions like university endowments or governments expected to stick around for generations.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Fort Worth city council unanimously approved sending an $845 million bond package to voters for the May 2 municipal elections.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the steel shell of a former dormitory and, more recently, nursing home, water collects in buckets as construction crews hammer and drill, saw and weld, and heavy machinery works to cover a series of underground water retention systems, consisting of huge pipes.—
Wheeler Cowperthwaite,
The Providence Journal,
21 Jan. 2026
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It can be produced when fires burn through certain types of soil or rock, as well as during industrial processes like welding.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
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Prolonged moisture exposure can weaken the adhesive, leading to edges curling and tiles shifting or lifting entirely.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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The cords loop through the sole unit and lock with a toggle, so the components connect mechanically instead of being bonded with traditional adhesives.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Seated beside Soo Hoo was DRC co-owner Villaine, a living link to the DRC’s 1869 owner, Jacques-Marie Duvault-Blochet.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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While scientists have long observed this liquid-to-solid transformation, the exact molecular link that converts these fluid droplets into a high-performance final structure has remained a mystery until now.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To extract these materials, the team designed a three-stage process that combines physical, chemical, and biological techniques.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Experts recommend snacks that combine protein, fiber and healthy fats, helping glucose stay within a narrow, steady range for hours.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Jayhawks led wire to wire in the second period.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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Don’t reply to letters or emails asking you to wire or transfer money to your bank account.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And Sanders, the ultimate vibes politician, can feel decades of anger—over trade, inequality, affordability, systematic unfairness, government fealty to corporations—coalescing around AI.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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He was eventually forced to resign as armed groups coalesced into a unified front and attempted to seize control of the capital while Henry was stranded abroad.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Cement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cement. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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