rigidified

past tense of rigidify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigidified
Verb
  • As the show wound to a close and the models triumphantly returned to the stage, the generational divide seemed best crystallized, under a flurry of pink confetti, in Adriana Lima's commanding presence.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
  • In Hollywood, Tilly crystallized fears about AI in a way not seen since the 2023 strikes.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Drew stiffened as Theo Wiggins headed his way.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • The only issue is his mother Laura (Wright), a woman who has lost a child once before and is petrified of a repeat.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The offensive line, meanwhile, hasn’t fully gelled after a makeover following the Super Bowl blowout at the hands of the Eagles.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
  • An unassuming and calm character who is highly respected within the game, his qualities gelled with the club’s ethos — but on reflection, his promotion probably came too quickly.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Rigidified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigidified. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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