rigidifying

present participle of rigidify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigidifying
Verb
  • Sea water flows into the small crystallizing ponds (salt beds) and the quantity of water is controlled by gravity and slate gates.
    Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • In this one crystallizing moment, the woman’s yearning, desire that has been discreetly waiting in the background, rushes into view.
    Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Afterwards, a squaring solution—a powdery mixture of water and a gel-like batter used in the decorative cake business—is applied to the inside of the hat’s crown to act as a stiffening agent.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
  • China has been a consistent source of stress for Apple, given the stiffening smartphone competition and its huge manufacturing presence in the country.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Starches swell with heat and water, gelatinizing to give dough its airy lift.
    Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The basketball gods have handed us an opportunity — a chance to stir up a rivalry that has been sitting cold and coagulating on the back burner for far too long.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The stage is set, against a Broncos defense and pass-rush that’s gelling perfectly just six weeks in.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Following an off-season of tragedy and change, with seven incomings and as many outgoings (two on loan), their 2025-26 squad is still gelling.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Voskuhl stresses that women need to be screened for contraindications such as breast cancer, clotting disorders or cardiovascular disease.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
  • In one study, it was found that the disease triggered the development of sac-like molecules carrying blood-clotting proteins that increased stroke risk.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Rigidifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigidifying. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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