FIRMED (UP) Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

firmed (up)

verb

past tense of firm (up)

as in hardened

to become physically firm or solid wait for the modeling clay to firm up before handling the finished pot

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The decision to invade emanated from within the political order Putin has fashioned, a system that has been hardened by the war more than it has been transformed.

— MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
However, the fluidity of his exploration is hardened early on, thanks to a tedious focus on hitting the same beats with little variety or escalation.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Sep. 2026

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McCullum, a mother of three, froze and was fatally struck, according to the train service supervisor’s account in the report.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Additionally, the Department of Education froze more than $250 million in federal funds to HSIs last fall.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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Bile rose in Evie’s throat and her body stiffened under his touch.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
The possible move, unthinkable for legacy studios but in keeping with exits by businesses in other sectors, has only stiffened opposition to the merger in some corners.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

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