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
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2025
So houses are mostly Mediterranean, wrapped with stucco or fiber cement — noncombustible materials — with a few splashes of stone and brick thrown in.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
All that was left after that was for Jokic to cement his historic stat line.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
There were oohs and ahhs as Iguodala unveiled his medallion on the Thrive City cement, becoming the seventh figure on the Walk of Fame.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2025
So houses are mostly Mediterranean, wrapped with stucco or fiber cement — noncombustible materials — with a few splashes of stone and brick thrown in.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
Tejada converted two free throws to cement the victory.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
All that was left after that was for Jokic to cement his historic stat line.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cement
Noun
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Surely there’s a tube of glue somewhere in this massive house, but this is about the outing, not its ostensible purpose.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Anne Mae also gets a fun turn as Greg’s rival Patty, who has never forgiven him for a glue incident from second grade.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 30-year government bond yield hit a three-month high of 2.12%, while the 10-year yield closed the session at 1.89% versus a February 6th low of 1.59%.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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These challenges form a connected ecosystem where strategic infrastructure investments drive economic growth, generating revenue for essential services while strengthening community bonds.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In December 2024 and in January 2025, workers were welding some shielding onto shipping containers.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Workers weld acid batteries at the Leoch International Technology Ltd. factory in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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This chemical is used in packaging, hot-melt adhesives, automotive components, and construction materials, because of its durability, flexibility, and adhesive properties.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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All of this noise is most likely the result of the boards on your wooden frame rubbing together and causing chemical adhesives (such as glues) to break down and create more friction than usual, says Skyler Dalley, PhD, mechanical engineer at Equilateral Product Innovations.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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Tickets to the event will be offered first to Mark Twain House & Museum members through a private link.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2025
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Health officials suspect there may be a connection between the Texas and New Mexico cases, but a link has not yet been confirmed.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These two factors are combining to create very healthy estimates for global soybean supplies, which is putting a lid on global soybean prices.—
Sal Gilbertie,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The opportunity to expand his supplier network, combined with Vidalia’s proximity and its acquisition the sentimental shuttle looms, made the prospect of working with the doomed mill appealing on paper.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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Do the most for the least tern in Huntington Beach Volunteers are needed 9 a.m. Saturday at Huntington State Beach to install cording along the fence around California least tern nests.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Their brains are wired to seek new experiences and take risks, which is vital for learning and growth (and survival of the species, historically).—
Talia Milgrom-Elcott,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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No one scored in the first overtime period, but the Blue Devils led wire to wire over the final four minutes.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Cement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cement. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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