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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
According to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the top U.S. imports from Colombia in recent years were oils and minerals, lime and cement, totaling over 40% of imports, and agricultural goods, which added up to over 26% of imports.
—Gabe Gutierrez, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
The Athletic Nba Staff, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
The allegations were cemented in a New York Times article — for which Baldoni has filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against the outlet — as well as Lively’s Dec. 31 lawsuit against her former costar.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Located on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey, the only Benedictine monastery of men in the state, the grotto is a landscaped hillside covered in 125 miniature stone and cement replicas of famous buildings from all over the globe.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
According to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the top U.S. imports from Colombia in recent years were oils and minerals, lime and cement, totaling over 40% of imports, and agricultural goods, which added up to over 26% of imports.
—Gabe Gutierrez, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
At the top of the achievement list: The Blazers’ starting forward spots should be cemented for the foreseeable future with Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
The allegations were cemented in a New York Times article — for which Baldoni has filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against the outlet — as well as Lively’s Dec. 31 lawsuit against her former costar.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cement
Noun
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The monthlong process for making a single piece involves 45 steps (with no glue), each of which is painstakingly done by hand.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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But, a lot like his college coach, Bednarik has the qualities that Lamoriello and his amateur staff look for in a future NHL glue guy.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Treasury yields fell in the bond market after Friday’s weaker-than-expected economic reports.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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There is now a furore over 500 billion Euros in defense bonds, joint nuclear shields and defense equipment shopping lists.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Then, as is usual here, the cast contains a sprinkling of musical-theater aces: Greg Hildreth, a pro at welding smarm and actual charm, strolls out as our narrator, the cheerily authoritarian Office Lockstock.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 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.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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According to Howerton Eye Clinic, frequent use of false lashes—especially those applied with adhesive—can lead to allergic reactions, bacterial infections and even damage to the natural lash line.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Back in 2020, Lo Presti, a research assistant professor in biomedical engineering, was working on the challenge of underwater adhesives.—
Sophie Charara,
WIRED,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some of the texts will include links to a dupe website with a URL and a webpage designed to look like the real thing.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Remember, having your preferred browser as the default means all links will open in that browser automatically.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Like the building, the Grande Cuvée combines tradition and modernity to stunning effect: The resulting dram—renowned for its complex layers of flavor and long-lasting finish—can command $1,000 a bottle on the secondary market.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Dacia Spring Electric 65 combines a 65hp motor and 26.8kWh battery, giving it 140 miles of WLTP range.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Some are flat like cleaning rags and others are corded and looped like a regular mop.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2025
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Think a $32 42-inch TCL smart TV or $5 Philips Sonic rechargeable electric toothbrushes, 12-piece Wahl dog clipper kits or Black & Decker corded blowers.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
The Indianapolis Star,
26 Nov. 2024
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Realmuto will be stubborn about it because that is how he’s wired.—
Matt Gelb,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Fishburne was shouty, physical, seething, wired and dangerous.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Cement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cement. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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