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 endorsement appeared to solidify him as the frontrunner in a crowded field that also includes Secretary of State Scott Schwab and Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
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And that came in the guise of a serious illness that threatens — but then ends up solidifying — the unbreakable bond between Deborah (Jean Smart) and her protégé, Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), something that has been built up over the course of five seasons.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 May 2026
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Taylor Swift and her fiancé, Travis Kelce, have solidified their status as the ultimate power couple, choosing each other’s company over the spotlight more than ever.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 1 June 2026
Jaylin Williams solidified his place as a viable backup big.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 31 May 2026
And that came in the guise of a serious illness that threatens — but then ends up solidifying — the unbreakable bond between Deborah (Jean Smart) and her protégé, Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), something that has been built up over the course of five seasons.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 May 2026
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidify. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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