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solidify

verb

sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī How to pronounce solidify (audio)
Definition of solidifynext
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 Zahnd, first elected in 2002, had a career defined by high-profile cases and solidified Platte County’s tough-on-crime reputation. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 However, the salt can solidify if its temperature falls too close to its freezing point. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 The Chiefs advanced to the championship game, just as Swift and Kylie publicly solidified sisters-in-law vibes. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2026 During the nail-biting matchup, Travis, 36, set the NFL record for most yards after a first-quarter catch from Patrick Mahomes that led to a touchdown, surpassing Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk to solidify himself at the top of the list. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solidify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidify
  1. freeze
  2. form
  3. harden
  4. crystallize
  5. stiffen
Verb
  • When you thaw meat at room temperature, the exterior can warm up into this zone while the interior is still frozen.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • That creates friction with organizations pre-wired to freeze configurations, validate extensively and minimize variation before production.
    — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
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  • The discipline forms a kind of impossible conversation between the founder and her current successor.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The stock is on track for its worst annual performance since the automaker was formed through the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Groupe in January 2021.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of form
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  • Gently Scrape It Off Once the wax has fully hardened, use a dull tool, like as a butter knife or hard plastic spatula, to gently lift it off the fabric.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers say the mixture, once dried and hardened, is comparable in strength to low-grade concrete and could one day be used to build multi-story buildings on Mars.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of harden
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  • During fabrication, the materials are dissolved in a solvent and then crystallize as the solvent evaporates.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • There was also a sense of celebration at completing five years of the three day, bi-annual event, which has been crystallizing and finding a sharper focus each season.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of crystallize
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  • Avoiding harsh chemicals like bleach, fabric softeners, and the like will help keep your robe soft and absorbent as these formulas could break down the fabric, leave behind fabric-stiffening residue, or cause pilling and other concerns.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Davidsen bucks up her balky husband with a bloodthirsty holler, stiffens her voice against doubt, and, in her final sleepwalking scene, taps into the tender stratum of Lady Macbeth’s subconscious.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidify. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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