firm (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firm (up)
Verb
  • The sanctions, which will go into effect unless there’s a last-minute deal Friday, will include freezing Iranian assets abroad, halting arms deals with Tehran and penalizing any development of Iran’s ballistic missile program.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • This cake can also be frozen for up to two months.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The material also had to harden with strength similar to natural bone and gradually break down so new bone could replace it.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Here, the situation has changed, leaving many of the gods either hardened or embittered by the conflict.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Firm (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firm%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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