1
as in to freeze
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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2
as in to form
to take on a definite form
my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify
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Recent Examples of solidify
Following last year’s festivities in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the awards made their Canadian debut in Vancouver—a rising star on the global bar scene—further solidifying the city’s status as a hotspot for world-class cocktails and forward-thinking hospitality.
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Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
Other Republican strongholds such as Tennessee, Wyoming, and Louisiana also reported approval ratings of 70 percent or higher, solidifying Trump's appeal among Republican strongholds and ensuring his influence in the most conservative corners of the country.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
With punter and long snapper solidified, the Panthers are hoping that either Fitzgerald or Wright wins the job with a strong performance in training camp and the preseason.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
Pfizer’s patents on its Covid-19 vaccine have solidified its market leadership while addressing global needs.
—Tami Saito, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
Other Republican strongholds such as Tennessee, Wyoming, and Louisiana also reported approval ratings of 70 percent or higher, solidifying Trump's appeal among Republican strongholds and ensuring his influence in the most conservative corners of the country.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
With punter and long snapper solidified, the Panthers are hoping that either Fitzgerald or Wright wins the job with a strong performance in training camp and the preseason.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
Pfizer’s patents on its Covid-19 vaccine have solidified its market leadership while addressing global needs.
—Tami Saito, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidify
Verb
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This adds another layer of protection without completely freezing access to credit. 5.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Where did Lucas get the freaky idea of carbon freezing Han Solo from?—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There were alliances that formed and broke, romances that formed and broke, friendships that formed and broke.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 May 2025
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Visions of a council of trusted Star Twins formed in my head – a gut check from the great beyond!—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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These were also the years when Twain’s contradictions began to harden into gleaming marble.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Dirt and sweat can dry and harden your gloves and soil the inside, defeating their purpose of protecting your hands.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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The relationships and the conflicts that might define or crystallize or complete these characters’ journeys never really materialize, aside from a couple of pro-forma gunfights that feel airlifted in from another, more conventional western.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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The visions, a versatile piece filling multiple roles in an already talented secondary, began to crystallize.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The city of Fort Worth has stiffened penalties for unauthorized tree clearing in an effort to hold developers accountable and protect the city’s natural landscapes.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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For a more visceral feel, 'Sport' increases the throttle response, stiffens the suspension, and opens the exhaust valves.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidify. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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