as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
merged with another firm to become a major player in the brokerage business
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as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a friendly fellow with a ready smile and a firm handshake
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as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
cold butter that was too firm to spread
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
was firm in the saddle during the canter
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as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
asked him to reconsider, but he was firm in his commitment to the project
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as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
the selling price of the house is firm, so there'll be no dickering
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as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
built on a firm foundation, so the house hasn't settled
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
that assassination theory is far from firm, since there's not a shred of actual evidence to back it up
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Recent Examples of firm
Jennifer Frederick,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
China imposed export restrictions on 10 US companies, including two rare-earths firms backed by Washington, marking the latest escalation in recent Sino-American trade tensions.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
While that dream fell by the wayside, my skin certainly looks firmer and better lifted by the time my therapist is through.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
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After graduating from Harvard in 1956, Davis found frustration working in small New York firms.
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Jennifer Frederick,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
China imposed export restrictions on 10 US companies, including two rare-earths firms backed by Washington, marking the latest escalation in recent Sino-American trade tensions.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Global editorial director and US editor in chief Amy Astley lauds the medium-firm hybrid mattress for its five ergonomic zones and soft yet supportive layers of organic natural latex.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
While that dream fell by the wayside, my skin certainly looks firmer and better lifted by the time my therapist is through.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firm
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Meanwhile, companies and government agencies like YouTube, Harley-Davidson, Meta and NASA will also have exhibits at the fair.
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BlackBerry, which is now a software company, reports after the bell.
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Affordable July 4 destinations July 4 may be a peak travel period, but travelers can still snag some solid deals for a beach vacation.
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Plenty of the group stage games have gone 0-0 before players returned to the locker room, but at least solid chances have been created.
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In the days leading up to his show, Chavarria and his team were hard at work in his make-shift studio in the 6th arrondissement.
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Closing a chapter, not the relationships For Sevy, the hardest part is closing this chapter with the people who made the place feel like home.
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Your body will eventually expel the stuck parts as the wound heals.
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While the lyrical concerns remain sadly relevant, Terrestrials can’t help but feel stuck in time.
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England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.
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Spielberg has been resolute in his beliefs since before Disclosure Day entered production.
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Both Dayana Patino and her baby son Juan David Trujillo were in a stable condition on Sunday in hospital in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, AP reported.
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Four were listed in critical condition, and six others, including the driver, were listed in stable condition.
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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While linen and silk are light and airy, some occasions call for a sturdier yet equally breathable option.
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To prove religious discrimination in the workplace, a party needs to prove disparate treatment or that the employer failed to make reasonable accommodations for someone trying to practice their religious beliefs.
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Use earphones for music and movies and keep conversations at a reasonable volume.
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“Firm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firm. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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