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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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2
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
It’s made of solid acacia wood, with natural whirls and rustic knots to warm up any patio space.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
The Chargers rate a solid edge there, thanks to their advantages at both tackle spots, right guard and quarterback.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
The Blue Jays do have three solid starting pitchers in Jose Berrios, Kevin Gausman and Chris Bassitt — but not much else behind them.
Orioles — One wonders if new Orioles owner David Rubenstein has come to realize what a fraud his GM, Mike Elias, is.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
Chemicals at the port were suspected to have fueled the explosion, but the exact cause was not clear and Iran's Defence Ministry denied international media reports that the blast may be linked to the mishandling of solid fuel used for missiles.
—USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
The Chargers rate a solid edge there, thanks to their advantages at both tackle spots, right guard and quarterback.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
The Blue Jays do have three solid starting pitchers in Jose Berrios, Kevin Gausman and Chris Bassitt — but not much else behind them.
Orioles — One wonders if new Orioles owner David Rubenstein has come to realize what a fraud his GM, Mike Elias, is.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
Chemicals at the port were suspected to have fueled the explosion, but the exact cause was not clear and Iran's Defence Ministry denied international media reports that the blast may be linked to the mishandling of solid fuel used for missiles.
—USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid
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As a result, that has been seen as the most logical landing spot all along.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Returning samples of the Martian surface to Earth for study is the logical next step in these efforts.—
Bruce Jakosky,
Space.com,
14 May 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
Adjective
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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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At a time when trust in institutions is declining, access to reliable information feels harder to come by, and the need for noncommercial, high-quality early-childhood content is greater than ever, public media stands apart as a vital and unifying source.—
Mark G. Contreras,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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The buttery-soft jeans are my most comfortable denim, and finding a reliable white pair in the past has often been a struggle.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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There is a very reasonable bet that something like this happens.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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This level needs to be reasonable and proportionate to the risk.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Also left behind: the Beaver State’s colder weather and stiff personal income tax.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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That caused the committee to reconsider and support the stiffer penalty of expulsion, Goldsmith alleged.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Jefferies backed into a more neutral rating on Rivian shares.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Balancing flavors: If the coconut flavor overpowers your meal, mix it with a more neutral oil, like avocado or olive oil.—
Health,
Health,
14 May 2025
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“Solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solid. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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