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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
Either way, if Boston does shop Duran, the Padres will almost certainly make a few solid offers.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Brett Baty continued a solid homestand with a two-run homer in the fourth and a walk before that Alvarez double in the eighth.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Solid-state batteries contain a solid electrolyte, made from materials such as ceramics, as opposed to conventional lithium-ion batteries, which contain liquid electrolyte.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 July 2025
The athleticism is undeniable, with a highlight dunk during the Las Vegas NBA Summer League and solid offensive play in transition.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Brett Baty continued a solid homestand with a two-run homer in the fourth and a walk before that Alvarez double in the eighth.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Solid-state batteries contain a solid electrolyte, made from materials such as ceramics, as opposed to conventional lithium-ion batteries, which contain liquid electrolyte.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 July 2025
The athleticism is undeniable, with a highlight dunk during the Las Vegas NBA Summer League and solid offensive play in transition.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid
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Big consulting players like Bain & Company use online assessments to evaluate a candidate’s situational awareness, numerical and verbal aptitude, and logical reasoning before a technical interview is even scheduled.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Cutting ties with him doesn't seem logical at the moment.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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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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By the time Osbourne returned to Milwaukee for a March 5, 1984, concert at the Arena, his concerts had a reliable opening act: protesters outside the venue, criticizing Osbourne and rockers like him for performing the devil's music.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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One of his key issues remains securing clean, reliable water supplies for rural and tribal communities in need.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Isolated locations could face a reasonable worst-case scenario of five to seven inches or more, according to the weather service.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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There were a few reasonable opinion drafts, a couple of speeches with a Q&A transcribed, and one very excellent and complete essay on civil rights.—
Ezra Fox
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Meanwhile, beat cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 4 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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This in turn can boost the blood flow, speed up healing, and helps ease discomfort in stiff joints.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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The camera bag is available in Toasted Hazelnut Multi (neutral tones), Black Multi, Squash Blossom Multi, Terracotta Tile Multi (pink and orange), and Sage Bundle Multi.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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Fifty-one percent disapproved, while 33% were neutral.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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“Solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solid. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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