1
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
Reuters, NBC news, 5 May 2025
Plus, the textured sole should cling easily to grass, gravel, and cement.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 May 2025
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Passage of the bill would be a major win for Trump, cementing a host of conservative priorities.
—Nik Popli, Time, 21 May 2025
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Noun
The Houthis shut down the area around the port and cement factory following the strikes, three sources said.
—Reuters, NBC news, 5 May 2025
Plus, the textured sole should cling easily to grass, gravel, and cement.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
The Holland development, as well Netflix UK chief Anne Mensah ruling herself out, has cemented Kate Phillips‘ position as the candidate to beat.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Passage of the bill would be a major win for Trump, cementing a host of conservative priorities.
—Nik Popli, Time, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cement
Noun
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That’s not true, though, of Korda and Liesl, who are far more textured and compelling, and whose slowly strengthening father-daughter bond is the glue that binds the film together.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
18 May 2025
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Or, grab a paper plate, add some glue and let kids create a masterpiece from collected items like flower petals, bark or pine cones.—
Dr. Pooja Sarin Tandon,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The board will pay for the property in cash, and upcoming renovations will not require a referendum or bonds, according to Sikora.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Supporting your cat's need for safety, predictability, and control helps build a positive, lasting bond between your child and your cat.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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One option was to weld some of the beams closed, giving them a curved cover, and was estimated to cost roughly $107,000, according to the document comparing the proposals.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Yet more robots take the panels to the assembly line, where hundreds of robotic arms, working in teams of up to 16, do a complex dance to weld them together into car bodies.—
Keith Bradsher,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Alvear used Après Nail Gel-X Almond Medium Tips as the base for Lisa's claws, then crafted the curved shape with the brand's Extend Gel Novice adhesive.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement The stainless steel strip, called a cant rail assembly, between the windshield and the roof on both sides, is bound to the truck’s assembly with a structural adhesive, the NHTSA report said.—
TIME,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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Shop the full Oklahoma City Thunder Finals Collection now by clicking any link or image.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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All three of these factors are directly connected to human capital governance (for example, there are strong links between employee wellbeing and data and cyber breaches).—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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So yes, what was once thought to be two different Karate Kid cinematic universes has been, in fact, one cinematic universe this whole time, and in a feat of pure corporate synergizing, Legends combines both of them into a super-duper KKCU.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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This enhanced financial performance, combined with robust sales growth and commitments from institutional investors, has transformed investor sentiment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Tires cording after only 50 laps is untenable, effectively forcing drivers to throttle back and run tight against the bottom, further limiting passing.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This corded immersion blender sports a substantially more powerful 625 watts, a four-pronged blade, and five variable speed settings.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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Video Doorbell Deals The Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera (wired) is a surprisingly quality security device with the ability to synch to any home smart system (Amazon, Alexa, or Apple).—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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The daughters’ requests initially went through, and each received $10,000 wired to their bank accounts.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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“Cement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cement. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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