1
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
The lightweight, effortless design will make for both the perfect airport outfit and a stylish pick for a nice dinner out, and the elastic waistband solidifies them as a comfy yet fashionable investment.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
Cena's excessive post-match attack on Barrett further solidified his image as overly dominant.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Recent research has only solidified economists' opposition to this policy instrument.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
The deal solidifies Sandy Brondello’s core players weeks before the Liberty begin its quest for back-to-back WNBA titles.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
Cena's excessive post-match attack on Barrett further solidified his image as overly dominant.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Recent research has only solidified economists' opposition to this policy instrument.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
The deal solidifies Sandy Brondello’s core players weeks before the Liberty begin its quest for back-to-back WNBA titles.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidify
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Her daughter freezes and is completely stunned by the news.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Canada’s transportation minister later froze the payments and is investigating the validity of the sales.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Said gravity-compensation device spins upon two axes: While an inner cage rotates through 360 degrees every 16 seconds, an outer cage spins in the opposite direction once every 60 seconds, forming a small seconds indicator at the bottom of the dial.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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This was done by using the slender bridges to form triangles, a rigid shape found in engineering and architecture to resist bending and warping.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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To start, harden off your seedlings over a two-week period and then plant them in a sunny, well-draining garden bed or 8- to 12-inch pots.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Mexican leader did harden her language on the topic following the Los Alegres del Barranco concert.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Against that backdrop, Saturday night in Philadelphia crystallized all the good that can happen when teams get those picks right.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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Public perception can crystallize within hours, so executives must be ready to act with purpose and composure instead of debating indefinitely.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Inflation, perhaps stiffened by tariffs, and uncertainty over the future of the labor market have left consumers feeling uneasy.—
DeArbea Walker,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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After a second quarter defensive letdown, the Heat stiffened against a team that leads the league in points per 100 possessions, at 122.4.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidify. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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