1
as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
the only solid conclusion that the jury could have reached
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2
as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
the ice cream is too solid to scoop right now
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as in self
having or consisting of a single color
both kittens are black, but one has a solid coat and the other has a few white patches
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
some people see a solid handshake as a sign of strong character
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a solid source of information to reporters
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Recent Examples of solid
America’s job market also remains solid, according to fresh government data out Friday, meaning there isn’t any urgent need for the Fed to provide the economy with relief through additional cuts.
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
The outcome is a solid software foundation that allows data scientists and developers to concentrate on creating AI solutions instead of grappling with infrastructure.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The approach is working with Wallace, a notoriously slow starter, off to a solid beginning to the 2025 season.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
The solid, one-piece stone island spotlights the kitchen.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
The outcome is a solid software foundation that allows data scientists and developers to concentrate on creating AI solutions instead of grappling with infrastructure.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The approach is working with Wallace, a notoriously slow starter, off to a solid beginning to the 2025 season.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
The solid, one-piece stone island spotlights the kitchen.
—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid
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This cannot be explained only by logical arguments or dry legal language.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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But Robert John’s path on the charts had never exactly been a logical one.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.—
Alia Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs.—
Breanna Draxler,
Discover Magazine,
24 Jan. 2013
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An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non-self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff.—
Pam McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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At home, our Xfinity WiFi gateways and extenders create a fast, reliable, and secure connection in every corner of your home.—
Comcast,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Record sales have become a less reliable source of income for artists.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ars wrote more about why this is a reasonable path forward last September.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Netanyahu was told to be reasonable on Turkey Since the fall of the Assad dynasty in Syria late last year, Israel and Turkey have been competing in the country over their separate interests there.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Both have long been interested in the payments sector—Musk’s X has acquired money transmitter licenses in many states, while Facebook tried to launch its own cryptocurrency, Libra, in 2019 before facing stiff criticism and regulatory scrutiny.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Plus, their slightly stiffer shape helps add an element of cohesion to looser-fitting garments.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Canadians got away from an odd-man rush after a Filip Forsberg turnover and a late-arriving Victor Hedman neutral-zone stall.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Get tickets on StubHub These programs only have two prior meetings, and both were at neutral sites.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solid. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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