1
as in to freeze
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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2
as in to form
to take on a definite form
my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify
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Recent Examples of solidify
The combined company will have operations in the Southeast, Texas and California, and will greatly solidify Fifth Third’s position in the Midwest.
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Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Critics argue that these emergency rulings—often issued without a full briefing or detailed explanation—risk solidifying major policy shifts before courts can assess their legality.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
That devastating loss solidified the TV personality’s resolve to use her platform not just as entertainment, but as a lifeline to stand beside fellow survivors and to create tangible resources through her non-profit, the Big Heart Foundation.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Rookie first-round draft pick Nique Clifford appears to be solidifying himself as a regular rotation player following an impressive performance at the Las Vegas Summer League and a strong showing in training camp.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Critics argue that these emergency rulings—often issued without a full briefing or detailed explanation—risk solidifying major policy shifts before courts can assess their legality.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
That devastating loss solidified the TV personality’s resolve to use her platform not just as entertainment, but as a lifeline to stand beside fellow survivors and to create tangible resources through her non-profit, the Big Heart Foundation.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Rookie first-round draft pick Nique Clifford appears to be solidifying himself as a regular rotation player following an impressive performance at the Las Vegas Summer League and a strong showing in training camp.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidify
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The wrongful murder conviction, now vacated, had kept him in state custody for decades, effectively freezing that process.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Damascus called it separatist theater and froze the Paris track.—
Hassan Hassan,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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In Tokyo, the Nakameguro Sakura Matsuri Festival (held mid/late March to early April) brings with it some 800 trees that form a pink arch over the Meguro River.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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Girard and Manson form a good, but unspectacular, second pair that has struggled at times to stay healthy.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Around the same time, Israeli strikes on Damascus and continued clashes in Sweida hardened the idea, inside parts of the Kurdish movement, that the center could break.—
Hassan Hassan,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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All of it hardened the Mariners, preparing them for survival.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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So how did Small Prophets begin to crystallize in your mind?—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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In Hollywood, Tilly crystallized fears about AI in a way not seen since the 2023 strikes.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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For every mention of the Chicago Bulls’ trek toward toughness, of their hopes to stiffen the chests in the building and ignite a defensive revamp, Okoro has been the footnote.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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McDaniel made the point that the Dolphins’ defensive line and run defense stiffened somewhat after struggling badly on the first drive.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidify. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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