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as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
the only solid conclusion that the jury could have reached
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as in hard
having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
the ice cream is too solid to scoop right now
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as in self
having or consisting of a single color
both kittens are black, but one has a solid coat and the other has a few white patches
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
some people see a solid handshake as a sign of strong character
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a solid source of information to reporters
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Recent Examples of solid
This is a solid loadout from top to bottom, starting with a Lunar Lake series Intel Core Ultra 7 processor that's beefy enough to handle all of Windows 11's Copilot AI features, coupled with 16GB of RAM and a full 1TB SSD.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Accessible directly from Hennepin Avenue, Socca Café is a solid grab-and-go option with delicious pastries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Zebig, an Augustana recruit, kicked off a four-run first inning with that solid single, briefly giving the Cadets their first lead of the spring.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
But in January 1987, after a three-night stand in Hawaii followed by another three shows in Anchorage, Alaska, Perry told them he was fried from nearly a decade of solid work, and ready to move on.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Accessible directly from Hennepin Avenue, Socca Café is a solid grab-and-go option with delicious pastries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Zebig, an Augustana recruit, kicked off a four-run first inning with that solid single, briefly giving the Cadets their first lead of the spring.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
But in January 1987, after a three-night stand in Hawaii followed by another three shows in Anchorage, Alaska, Perry told them he was fried from nearly a decade of solid work, and ready to move on.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid
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Read it and explain to me, in detail, every flaw in my argument, every logical inconsistency, and every way my evidence is weak.—
Vivienne Ming,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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This is the logical, expedient, correct thing to do.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Saturn in your companionable 7th house is encouraging Pluto in your playful 5th house, so the energy of these cosmic powerhouses should be a little less hard to handle and a lot more fun!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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Jamaica born About a hundred people gathered to lay Wilson to rest, singing, crying and laughing while remembering his kind heart, his hard work and his famous barbecue ribs and chicken wings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An inspector’s notes also stated there were cardboard containers on the floor, a non-self closing restroom door, no training documentation for the staff.—
Pam McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2023
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The women's brains showed a clear divide between the areas of the brain activated by self and non-self MHCs.—
Breanna Draxler,
Discover Magazine,
24 Jan. 2013
Adjective
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The legislation has stalled amid strong pushback from critics.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kodai Senga got the ball for the Mets and turned in a strong performance in his season debut.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Affordable yet reliable, the JBL Vibe Beam wireless earbuds are terrific for listening to your favorite tunes while commuting, hiking, exercising or at the beach.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, there is a reliable method for keeping crows out of your yard and letting the others live in peace.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Marlins under this owner have no reasonable way out of this rut of building on the cheap toward a future that never gets here.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 27,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Claims against the bank of negligent failure to prevent physical harm and reasonable care as a banking institution, and aiding and abetting trafficking violations in the initial complaint, were dismissed by Rakoff in mid-February.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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These formulas strike the ideal balance of locking in lift without weighing lashes down or leaving behind a stiff, crunchy, or clumpy finish.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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The institute is nonpartisan but has ties to the Republican Party, and concluded the state needs stiffer penalties for fentanyl possession and distribution, similar to Texas law.—
Kaitlin Coward,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, this image isn’t a void or hole at all, but a cloud of light-blocking neutral gas, made simply of plain old collections of atoms.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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High ceilings, expansive windows, and a restrained neutral palette creates an atmosphere that feels instantly and effortlessly calm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solid. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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