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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
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
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Featuring continuous, interlocking lines, the popular motif symbolizes infinity, the eternal nature of life, unity and bonds of loyalty.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Ponder is being held in the Jackson County Detention Center on a $500,000 bond, according to the jail’s inmate listing.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
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
Verb
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Mbappe’s departure has actually helped; the France international registered more goals than tackles and interceptions combined in seven seasons with PSG.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Whisk egg and 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl until combined; brush top of pastry with egg mixture.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
Verb
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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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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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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 4 Jun. 2025.
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