Showing results for cementing. Search instead for zementierte.

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Jason Kidd signed a four-year, $40-million contract extension after the 2024 season, seemingly cementing him as the Dallas Mavericks head coach for the foreseeable future.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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

The region's largely unchallenged leaders brand themselves as the founders of a new era and are cementing their own legacies with fresh symbols of power.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

OTTAWA—Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government, cementing his hold on power after electoral victories Monday night and defections to his Liberal Party caucus over the past six months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Technically, they were still Witchlings until their circle was sealed, cementing them as a true coven.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega