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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
Adding to the desk’s do-it-all appeal: sturdy, solid oak legs and a natural wood finish with one-of-a-kind character.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
The aim is to churn out 3 million meters of fabric each month, whether natural or man-made, solid or print, knit or woven.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025
Manufacturers have begun to feel the effects, but the overall job market has remained solid, with layoffs remaining relatively low, and inflation has not taken off.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
These dildos were solid and made to sit above the pubic bone, custom made to measurements provided by purchasers, who were often men.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 23 May 2025
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
The aim is to churn out 3 million meters of fabric each month, whether natural or man-made, solid or print, knit or woven.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 June 2025
Manufacturers have begun to feel the effects, but the overall job market has remained solid, with layoffs remaining relatively low, and inflation has not taken off.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
These dildos were solid and made to sit above the pubic bone, custom made to measurements provided by purchasers, who were often men.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid
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But there’s little logical argument for keeping him on.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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This is a logical form of thinking in the sense that AGI as an intellectual mechanism would be unable to compete in jobs that involve hands-on work.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Sandoval has received some pay bumps, including a temporary $10,000-a-year bonus for Hawaii special education teachers designed to alleviate shortages in that and other hard-to-staff areas.—
Alia Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Whether those numbers are an overstatement, or possibly an understatement, is hard to say.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
13 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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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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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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Lightweight, quick-drying, and trail-tough, these pants have been a reliable companion for hiking and travel.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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Embrace tools that highlight alternate components that match form, fit and function, and offer reliable alternatives based on factors like cost, inventory, country of origin and lifecycle status.—
Steve Flagg,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Under coach Manolo González, Espanyol has just placed a reasonable 14th in La Liga.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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International agreements require the owners of the patents on standardized technologies to allow others to use them—to license them to any interested party on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms.—
Zoltan Istvan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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From my perspective as a space policy expert, these events signal problems ahead for a space agency that now faces stiff competition in space exploration from the commercial sector.—
Wendy Whitman Cobb,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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Recipe Tips for Homemade Butter Mints A stand mixer works best for getting the stiff dough smooth.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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Pace Natural / Gold Area Rug The Pace area rug has a classic pattern and neutral color scheme, and the hints of gold add a warm and inviting feel to rooms.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Because Castile soap has a naturally high pH, this soap is probably not going to be the best choice for delicate materials like wool and silk where a detergent with neutral pH levels is recommended.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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“Solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solid. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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