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cementing

VERB

attach securely, often with sticky material

Synonyms

STRONGEST

seal

STRONG

bind blend bond cohere combine connect fasten fuse glue gum join merge mortar paste plaster solder unite weld

WEAK

stick together

Antonyms

STRONG

detach disconnect divide loosen open part release separate unfasten

WEAK

unfix

Example Sentences

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Andersen was even better against Philadelphia, cementing himself as the hottest playoff goaltender in hockey with more than 11 goals saved above expected, according to analysis from MoneyPuck.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Beyond cementing Ju Ae's legitimacy, "by wearing Western-designed clothing, Ju Ae and Ri Sol Ju are demonstrating a 'differentiation strategy' - that their social standing is fundamentally different from that of ordinary residents", noted Cheong.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Others including Skrillex, Odesza, Rüfüs du Sol and Billie Eilish are among the superstars who have popped in for surprise sets, cementing the stage’s legacy within Coachella’s lore.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Earlier this month, Lumentum received a $2 billion investment and multiyear purchase commitments from Nvidia, cementing its critical role in the AI-infrastructure supply chain.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

There were sheets of ice binding the aspens to earth and cementing the tops of the hemlocks in arches.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George