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
Bavishi suggested popping a can of coconut milk in the fridge, letting the cream solidify on top, and skimming that off to use as a low-moisture replacement for the evaporated coconut milk.
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Beth Kracklauer, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Some experts say if Kim Jong Un sought to use the congress to solidify his daughter as successor, the signals would likely be subtle, such as self-congratulatory statements about North Korea’s survival and crediting that endurance to the successful inheritance of the socialist cause.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Qnity Electronics on Thursday reported strong fourth-quarter results alongside rosy guidance, solidifying its reputation as an under-the-radar beneficiary of the artificial intelligence boom.
—CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Cunningham and Jalen Duren have solidified themselves as All-Stars and are clearly invaluable to Detroit.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
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Beth Kracklauer, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Some experts say if Kim Jong Un sought to use the congress to solidify his daughter as successor, the signals would likely be subtle, such as self-congratulatory statements about North Korea’s survival and crediting that endurance to the successful inheritance of the socialist cause.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Qnity Electronics on Thursday reported strong fourth-quarter results alongside rosy guidance, solidifying its reputation as an under-the-radar beneficiary of the artificial intelligence boom.
—CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Cunningham and Jalen Duren have solidified themselves as All-Stars and are clearly invaluable to Detroit.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidify
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The hearings stem from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's campaign pledge to freeze rent, build affordable housing and crack down on bad landlords.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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This condensation can freeze and block the flow of fuel, rendering your car incapable of starting.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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On the smallest scales, structure gets washed out, while on larger scales, structure takes a long time to form, as larger scales plus the finite speed of gravity translate into longer timescales for collapse.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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The deep tech layer forms the third pillar, focusing on advanced battery tech, new hardware materials, robotics, and future device architectures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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DeJan was dispatched to Shaffner-Heaney Associates in South Bend, Indiana, in the spring of 2023 to manage the Scrabble board of letters from the speech, made of high performance concrete letters hardened in fiberglass molds.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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While Britain's major political parties, including the hard-right Reform UK, refuse to engage with Robinson, protests linked to the activist and his associates have become a common sight in British cities amid hardening public views on immigration.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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Various higher objectives of art and media—discover new ideas, crystallize difficult truth, tell meaningful stories—tend to come second to vibes.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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The market opportunity is crystallizing faster than anticipated.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The materials can bend, buckle, or stiffen without electronics, sensors, or active control.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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The machine dryer agitates the clothing and prevents fibers from stiffening during drying, which is why clothing comes out feeling soft.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidify. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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