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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
Combine all that with the ability to be an effective rim protector and Steinbach would appear to be a solid fit.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The team has solid players at each position, and no one aside from Cal Raleigh, who has been injured, is having a truly terrible year.
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David Troy Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
In a solid wire, phonons move freely like open highway traffic.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Honest, accurate listings and a solid track record do most of the work.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The team has solid players at each position, and no one aside from Cal Raleigh, who has been injured, is having a truly terrible year.
—
David Troy Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
In a solid wire, phonons move freely like open highway traffic.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Honest, accurate listings and a solid track record do most of the work.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for solid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solid
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Following the logical evidence feels like Detective 101, but their boss is gunning for an arrest so Gonzales gives in to Baxter’s impulse.
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Under this framework, participating engineering teams must successfully demonstrate operational quantum hardware that utilizes a specific range of low-hundreds logical qubits before the 2028 deadline.
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In the days leading up to his show, Chavarria and his team were hard at work in his make-shift studio in the 6th arrondissement.
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Closing a chapter, not the relationships For Sevy, the hardest part is closing this chapter with the people who made the place feel like home.
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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.
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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.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
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But the systems are only as reliable as their sources, and are prone to misinformation and manipulation.
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Amodei predicts that, over the next five to ten years, AI will achieve, among other things, the reliable prevention and treatment of nearly all natural infectious disease, the elimination of most cancer, the prevention of Alzheimer’s and a doubling of the human lifespan.
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To prove religious discrimination in the workplace, a party needs to prove disparate treatment or that the employer failed to make reasonable accommodations for someone trying to practice their religious beliefs.
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Use earphones for music and movies and keep conversations at a reasonable volume.
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In the laundry room, its acidity breaks down sweat, fabric softener, detergent, and other residue that gets trapped in your sheets, leaving them feeling stiff.
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Tailored pants are notoriously stiff, but this pair manages to look sharp while feeling like loungewear, according to shoppers.
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The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
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And perhaps most importantly, hempcrete can be carbon neutral or even carbon negative, depending on its composition.
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“Solid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solid. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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