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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
South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Monday the engine test was likely related to an effort to build a more powerful solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile that can carry multiple nuclear warheads, according to lawmakers who attended the meeting.
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ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The motor has a solid, comfortable punch off the line, but nothing that's going to spin the tire out of control on you, even in the loose stuff.
—Joe Salas
april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
It’s left very few workers confident that their livelihoods are on solid ground.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Jones has quietly put together a solid camp mostly working with the second unit.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The motor has a solid, comfortable punch off the line, but nothing that's going to spin the tire out of control on you, even in the loose stuff.
—Joe Salas
april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
It’s left very few workers confident that their livelihoods are on solid ground.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Jones has quietly put together a solid camp mostly working with the second unit.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid
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So the two simplest logical paths for explaining neutrino mass led to the same place.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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One logical conclusion is a return to the early days of publishing, when only the super-wealthy (or those lucky enough to have a rich patron) could afford to write for a living.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Say the hard truth gently, then listen fully.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2026
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That’s so cold, in fact, that water there is like rock here on Earth, as hard as granite.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
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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
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Royal Bahamian police said Brian Hooker told investigators that his wife fell over from an 8-foot hard-bottom dinghy — along with the keys to the boat — and she was carried away by strong rip currents.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The National Weather Service says strong winds could generate breaking waves of 8 feet causing dune erosion and road overwash.—
Mark Price
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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If nursing is the new reliable path to the middle class, the door is real, but the bottleneck is significant.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Smith acknowledged the exorbitant price to build reliable orbital data centers, which will have an operational life of five to seven years, is its own obstacle.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The union also wants to ensure that workers have a reasonable amount of overtime, mandatory overtime and on-call hours, Beck said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its reasonable prices combined with the speedy, mobile-friendly claims process make this brand an excellent option for many travelers.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Still, Magyar would face a stiff challenge to meet the EU’s demands and unlock some funding before an August 31 deadline.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Apply degreaser to the stain, and use a stiff brush to work it into the concrete.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Civale entered Tuesday’s game with close to neutral splits, though, so Boone opted for Rosario in a low-risk, high-reward possibility.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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With Ryan McMahon struggling and a neutral right-hander in Aaron Civale pitching for the Athletics on Tuesday, Aaron Boone decided to start the righty-swinging Amed Rosario at third base.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solid. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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