solidly

adverb

Definition of solidlynext
as in rigidly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidly
  1. squarely
  2. surely
  3. fast
  4. intently
Adverb
  • In 95% of these cases around the NBA, the logical approach would be to sell high on Booker, who is still squarely in his prime and has a pretty good track record of health.
    — Shane Young, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Locksley and Maryland’s aspirations rest squarely on their new quarterback.
    — Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of squarely
Adverb
  • Berta’s vision for his new club surely features the Premier League trophy.
    — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Alcantara would surely net the Marlins a massive haul if he is dealt.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Enrollment in individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is growing faster in states Donald Trump carried in the last election, according to a new analysis.
    — Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The tower illustrates what can happen when aging buildings don’t get renovated or replaced fast enough: Structures get deemed unsafe and unusable before the city has had time to design and build replacements.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of fast
Adverb
  • Sitting cross-legged in an armchair, a woman in a beret and an open fur coat exposing a scarlet dress gazes intently with pursed lips.
    — Natasha Gural, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Cassy enjoyed drinking goat milk and was known to lick the window of her enclosure intently whenever something or someone on the other side interested her.
    — Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of intently
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