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

In 2005, In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture arm, began investing in Palantir, cementing its link with the US national security universe.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

“The motivator was building this game forever, cementing it in American sports,” said Caligiuri, 62.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Six finals, five wins with the latest cementing a legacy at Villa Park which will last decades.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

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

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega