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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Without assistance, those people may not be able to pay their bills and end up sweltering in the summer heat and freezing all winter or even dying.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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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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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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The bottom of the Jezero Crater – believed to have formed 3.9 billion years ago from a massive impact – is considered to be among the most promising areas on Mars to search for evidence of ancient life.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
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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But at their core, pockets represented functional clothing, and women’s dress was meant to be decorative; these ideas crystallized during the Enlightenment era, which also led to men ditching their heels and more ornate adornments, and instead adopting more sober, standardized dress.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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This weekend, Johnson promised, his keynote address will crystallize.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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