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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Most notably, Hunter agreed that he could not appeal the court’s ruling cementing his guilty verdict.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

But since then Israel and Somaliland have been cementing ties.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

More than 60 percent of the external capital comes from mainland China, the BCG 2026 Global Wealth Report said, adding that Hong Kong was "cementing its role as China's gateway to global markets".

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May, its highest since September 2023, cementing expectations for an ECB rate hike on June 11.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

She threw her arm around my shoulders, cementing our friendship.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day