SOLIDIFICATION Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

solidify

verb

sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī

Definition of solidify

as in to freeze

to become physically firm or solid water solidifying into ice

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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 Shy & Lola is the latest show to involve both the BBC and ZDF as the pair solidify a partnership. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 Stribling had 11 catches for 109 yards in brief action in his first two preseason games to solidify a starting role alongside veteran Mike Evans. — CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 O'Donnell said that brand awareness must be established internationally before plans for future race locations can be solidified. — Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 His naked illusion dresses — the first worn by actress Mitzi Gaynor for a 1969 television special — was at first shocking but became liquid gold for Mackie, solidifying his legacy as a costume and fashion designer. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solidify

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Place a pop stick into each mold and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 Sep. 2026
But one day, while accompanying a friend to a fertility appointment to learn more about freezing her eggs, Williams decided to ask the doctor for an exam.

— Gayle King, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of freeze

Verb

Related The jazz five-piece formed in a youth club, Tomorrow’s Warriors in Enfield, north London, before growing steadily into a must-see live act and cultural leader.

— Thomas Smith, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
The salt forms a passivation layer that helps protect the material from defects and degradation under prolonged illumination.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of form

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Brandon Fuentes of the University of Arizona’s department of psychiatry told Psychology Today that co-sleeping is associated with measurable health upsides, which means the trend is unlikely to harden into a blanket recommendation.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Poland hardens its border Poland has also boosted its military preparedness.

— Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 18 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

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