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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
Fields and the Jets’ running backs had a couple of solid runs throughout the day.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2025
This lunar flyby presented the first opportunity to test the performance of JUICE's instruments on a solid surface in space, representatives from the European Space Agency (ESA) said in a statement.
—Brandon Specktor, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Sean Newcomb has recorded a save since joining the team, and Michael Kelly has provided solid setup results.
—Greg Jewett, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
And the manufacturers who sell to them are reaping the rewards as well, posting solid sales so far this year despite the roller coaster issue of tariffs and other concerns impacting consumer confidence.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2025
This lunar flyby presented the first opportunity to test the performance of JUICE's instruments on a solid surface in space, representatives from the European Space Agency (ESA) said in a statement.
—Brandon Specktor, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Sean Newcomb has recorded a save since joining the team, and Michael Kelly has provided solid setup results.
—Greg Jewett, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
And the manufacturers who sell to them are reaping the rewards as well, posting solid sales so far this year despite the roller coaster issue of tariffs and other concerns impacting consumer confidence.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid
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Big consulting players like Bain & Company use online assessments to evaluate a candidate’s situational awareness, numerical and verbal aptitude, and logical reasoning before a technical interview is even scheduled.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Cutting ties with him doesn't seem logical at the moment.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 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
Adjective
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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 6-foot-2 and 207 pounds, he's displayed reliable hands and a crisp release, looking the part throughout individual drills.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
3 Aug. 2025
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Buybacks, once the reliable support mechanism, are falling flat.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Isolated locations could face a reasonable worst-case scenario of five to seven inches or more, according to the weather service.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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There were a few reasonable opinion drafts, a couple of speeches with a Q&A transcribed, and one very excellent and complete essay on civil rights.—
Ezra Fox
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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But from the stiff competition, the edgy Geoffrey Mac came out on top.—
Henry Chandonnet,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Contenders are already paying stiff prices to get them.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Fifty-one percent disapproved, while 33% were neutral.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The camera bag is available in Toasted Hazelnut Multi (neutral tones), Black Multi, Squash Blossom Multi, Terracotta Tile Multi (pink and orange), and Sage Bundle Multi.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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“Solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solid. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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