solidify
verb
so·lid·i·fy
sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī 
solidified; solidifying
1
: to make solid, compact, or hard
2
: to make secure, substantial, or firmly fixed
factors that solidify public opinion
: to become solid, compact, or hard
Examples of solidify in a Sentence
Work is under way to solidify the concrete that supports the building.
Hot wax solidifies as it cools.
Recent findings helped to solidify our position.
The international community is working to solidify its alliances.
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The Cardinals got Fedde, who has helped solidify their rotation with a 3.62 ERA in 32 starts since.
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Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
That solidified a second consecutive winning week for the benchmark index, which has rallied back from a slump two months ago to come within striking distance of its record high.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
With its reputation as a culinary destination solidified, the InterContinental Danang just opened another ambitious fine-dining restaurant, Tingara.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
And rumblings about a Super League face pushback as the sport’s richest and most powerful organizations solidify their place at the top without a formal breakaway from the current structure.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
That solidified a second consecutive winning week for the benchmark index, which has rallied back from a slump two months ago to come within striking distance of its record high.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
With its reputation as a culinary destination solidified, the InterContinental Danang just opened another ambitious fine-dining restaurant, Tingara.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
And rumblings about a Super League face pushback as the sport’s richest and most powerful organizations solidify their place at the top without a formal breakaway from the current structure.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for solidify
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidify. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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solidify
verb
so·lid·i·fy
sə-ˈlid-ə-ˌfī
solidified; solidifying
: to make or become solid, compact, or hard
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