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as in glues
a substance used to stick things together
what kind of cement works best on glass and pottery?
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as in bonds
a uniting or binding force or influence
she is the cement that holds that often quarrelsome group together
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Recent Examples of cements
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
For Coogler, whose Black Panther became the first superhero film ever to land a Best Picture nomination, Sinners‘ success only further cements his status as a tastemaker and innovator.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Recorded during her Orquídeas era, this unexpected drop further cements Uchis as a deft purveyor of bops that exist purely to elevate your mood.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2025
Standing alongside LeBron James — widely considered the greatest ever — only further cements Westbrook’s place as one of the true legends of the NBA.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
With such a leap forward in performance, from graphics to AI, the M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch cements its status as the best ground-level MacBook Pro in years.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Fans have been speculating about the state of the pair's relationship all summer, but the reveal that Paul is the new Bachelorette cements where things stand.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
The multibillion-dollar deal brings an end to legal conflicts that captured global attention and cements a clear future for the companies at the center of American and international news.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Located near Engineering Mall and the Chemistry Building, Morgridge Hall's location cements this corner of campus as the STEM hub where students can study software design, robotics, machine learning, cybersecurity and more.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Emily Bader Keeps Winning Bader is quickly becoming one of Netflix’s go-to leading ladies, and this project only cements that trajectory.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
For Coogler, whose Black Panther became the first superhero film ever to land a Best Picture nomination, Sinners‘ success only further cements his status as a tastemaker and innovator.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Recorded during her Orquídeas era, this unexpected drop further cements Uchis as a deft purveyor of bops that exist purely to elevate your mood.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2025
Standing alongside LeBron James — widely considered the greatest ever — only further cements Westbrook’s place as one of the true legends of the NBA.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
With such a leap forward in performance, from graphics to AI, the M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch cements its status as the best ground-level MacBook Pro in years.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Fans have been speculating about the state of the pair's relationship all summer, but the reveal that Paul is the new Bachelorette cements where things stand.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
The multibillion-dollar deal brings an end to legal conflicts that captured global attention and cements a clear future for the companies at the center of American and international news.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Located near Engineering Mall and the Chemistry Building, Morgridge Hall's location cements this corner of campus as the STEM hub where students can study software design, robotics, machine learning, cybersecurity and more.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
But instead, what the public saw was a term sheet that specifies at a very high level, a very weak settlement that really cements Live Nation's dominance, that will cement Live Nation's technology as the preferred ticketing infrastructure.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cements
Noun
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As for how glues and netting affect the healing process?—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Articulators fasten bones together using drills, wires, rods, and glues.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The law authorized about $1 billion in state bonds, distributed to districts based on enrollment.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yields have climbed as investors sell bonds and adjust expectations for potential inflation, and the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Today’s Prius combines the same legendary efficiency with real performance, genuinely appealing design and everyday practicality.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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This approach combines the superior surface properties of tungsten with the structural and economic advantages of other materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Until now, reliable paper seals have required adhesives or plastic layers.—
Etiido Uko
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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The colorless gas is also used to make chemicals found in products such as antifreeze, detergents, plastics and adhesives.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The state is investing $6 billion to expand the state’s broadband network and increase Internet links for families and businesses.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Over the course of a few hours, the smaller bubbles empty into larger ones, until the fluid coalesces into a single cavity.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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These highly regulated, intricate environments are where adoption achieves scale and economic power coalesces.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Traditionally reliant on French institutional funding, the event now confronts an uncertain future as Mali’s military government severs ties with its former colonial overlord.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The joint move from Kennedy and Zeldin comes as activists from Kennedy’s MAHA movement have forged fragile political ties with the EPA but expressed frustration with lack of action on their priorities, including pesticide regulation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s due to the Moon and Saturn, since their trine unites the hungry drive of your 10th house with the analytical logic of your 2nd house.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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In Nazi Germany, the regime understood that nothing unites a restless population faster than a common enemy.—
Steven Burg,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Cements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cements. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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