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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Behind fast starts in the first two sets and strong finishes in the last two, the Warriors (13-1) further solidified their confidence as a leading Div. 1 title contender with another 3-0 sweep (25-16, 25-22, 25-18) over No. 4 Needham – this time in a gym none of them had ever won in before.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
By encapsulating the chemical compounds from the algae in silica nanoparticles and then suspending them in a liquid gel that would later solidify when exposed to ultraviolet light, the scientists created SNAP-X, which can cure in place and deliver extended chemical signals.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
Janet Jackson remains an icon — and this upcoming honor solidifies it.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 May 2025
Fashion Meets Entertainment As independent films compete for financing in a rapidly evolving landscape, fashion brands have stepped into the breach by becoming producers, cementing their cultural aura and solidifying their relationships with key talents, from actors to directors.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
By encapsulating the chemical compounds from the algae in silica nanoparticles and then suspending them in a liquid gel that would later solidify when exposed to ultraviolet light, the scientists created SNAP-X, which can cure in place and deliver extended chemical signals.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
Janet Jackson remains an icon — and this upcoming honor solidifies it.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 13 May 2025
Fashion Meets Entertainment As independent films compete for financing in a rapidly evolving landscape, fashion brands have stepped into the breach by becoming producers, cementing their cultural aura and solidifying their relationships with key talents, from actors to directors.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidify. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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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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