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as in to freeze
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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2
as in to form
to take on a definite form
my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify
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Recent Examples of solidify
Eventually, under sustained pressure and fearing Russian actions, Denmark would agree to grant the U.S. special status in managing Greenland’s security and foreign affairs, further solidifying the U.S. presence, according to the consultancy.
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
High market share then drives economies of scale, higher profits, and profit reinvestment into innovation and process improvements, further solidifying Howmets’ lead.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Left unsaid during the pomp of Vrabel’s big day is what his presence next to Maye solidifies.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
The As One Production crime thriller, directed by Jacky Gan, has maintained its momentum since its release on Dec. 28, solidifying its position as the year’s first major hit.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
High market share then drives economies of scale, higher profits, and profit reinvestment into innovation and process improvements, further solidifying Howmets’ lead.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Left unsaid during the pomp of Vrabel’s big day is what his presence next to Maye solidifies.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
The As One Production crime thriller, directed by Jacky Gan, has maintained its momentum since its release on Dec. 28, solidifying its position as the year’s first major hit.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidify
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Cold in the South and South-Central Temperatures even dipped below freezing in the southern U.S., ahead of the next winter storm forecast to hit the region later in the week.Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Daily highs on Friday will be in the 40s, followed by freezing temperature that evening.Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
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Newsweek previously explored foods high in plastic chemicals and ways to reduce microplastic consumption—tiny particles formed when larger plastics break down.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Enterprises should also form cross-functional committees—including legal, HR and tech leaders—to oversee AI ethics and align GenAI initiatives with organizational values.Betsy Reed, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The move recognizes the town’s work to mitigate future fires by clearing trees and hardening homes.Jake Bittle, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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After sitting indoors all winter, your plant needs to be hardened off by gradually acclimating it to the outdoors.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
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Stories have mingled love and magic for centuries, but the portmanteau crystallized as a market category during the pandemic.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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But losses to the Chargers and Bengals, whose top receiving weapons gave Denver fits, crystallized Denver’s need for more help around Nix.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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But the Ravens defense stiffened at the right time, sacking Wilson with defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike delivering a crunching sack on a third-down play to force a punt as the third quarter came to an end.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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The schedule stiffens now, starting with Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Saturday.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidify. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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