solidify
verb
so·lid·i·fy
sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī 
solidified; solidifying
1
: to make solid, compact, or hard
2
: to make secure, substantial, or firmly fixed
factors that solidify public opinion
: to become solid, compact, or hard
Examples of solidify in a Sentence
Work is under way to solidify the concrete that supports the building.
Hot wax solidifies as it cools.
Recent findings helped to solidify our position.
The international community is working to solidify its alliances.
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The last three years, however, have further solidified the Northeast as a prime talent exporter and a rich creative hub.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
While the still-popular HBO series has always engaged with the subject of harder drugs, its increasing focus on opioids and fentanyl in Season 3 has solidified into a radically different tone.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
The Lions signed Cade Mays to a $25 million, three-year deal in the hopes of solidifying an offensive line that struggled last season.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
As their present got more pleasant, gearing up for their first playoff series in eight years, the Ducks further solidified a major piece of their future by signing center Roger McQueen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
While the still-popular HBO series has always engaged with the subject of harder drugs, its increasing focus on opioids and fentanyl in Season 3 has solidified into a radically different tone.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
The Lions signed Cade Mays to a $25 million, three-year deal in the hopes of solidifying an offensive line that struggled last season.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
As their present got more pleasant, gearing up for their first playoff series in eight years, the Ducks further solidified a major piece of their future by signing center Roger McQueen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidify. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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solidify
verb
so·lid·i·fy
sə-ˈlid-ə-ˌfī
solidified; solidifying
: to make or become solid, compact, or hard
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