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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Certainly, since Williams eschewed any team visit except for Chicago, the two sides’ commitment to one another solidifying early.
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Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 26 Apr. 2024
The Hornets won nine district games, solidifying themselves as a top team in the area.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' birth charts show they 'were meant to be together,' astrologer Lisa Stardust tells PEOPLE
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes have solidified themselves as a sports power couple, but what do their zodiac signs say about their astrological compatibility?
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
The Detroit Lions are officially solidifying their future.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
Seeing Barrera in such a prominent role and solidifying her status as a scream queen was emotional.
—Jp Brammer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
Over the past year, Range solidified its film activities by merging with the busy production company Automatik, revved up growth at Range Sports including acquiring companies and expertise in the areas of media rights, athlete marketing and golf.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
The magazine continued to use the term in future publications, solidifying its place in popular vernacular.
—USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
This realization was solidified in the countless marches, protests, and sit-ins that so many have attended since the beginning of the ongoing onslaught, which has killed at least 33,000.
—Ahmad Ibsais, TIME, 18 Apr. 2024
Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 26 Apr. 2024
The Hornets won nine district games, solidifying themselves as a top team in the area.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' birth charts show they 'were meant to be together,' astrologer Lisa Stardust tells PEOPLE
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes have solidified themselves as a sports power couple, but what do their zodiac signs say about their astrological compatibility?
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
The Detroit Lions are officially solidifying their future.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
Seeing Barrera in such a prominent role and solidifying her status as a scream queen was emotional.
—Jp Brammer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
Over the past year, Range solidified its film activities by merging with the busy production company Automatik, revved up growth at Range Sports including acquiring companies and expertise in the areas of media rights, athlete marketing and golf.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
The magazine continued to use the term in future publications, solidifying its place in popular vernacular.
—USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
This realization was solidified in the countless marches, protests, and sit-ins that so many have attended since the beginning of the ongoing onslaught, which has killed at least 33,000.
—Ahmad Ibsais, TIME, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidify. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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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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