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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
The deadline to file for Florida's congressional races is Wednesday, solidifying the field in several South Florida contests, including the open race in the state's 24th Congressional District.
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Abby Dodge, CBS News, 10 June 2026
While the mineral disappeared as the lunar surface eventually solidified and cooled, researchers pinpointed lingering traces of its existence in NWA 12593.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Either way, the cast should be solidified and announced ahead of the early July filming start.
—Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Roslovic was surely hoping that a strong year on a contending team would boost his stock to earn a multi-year deal for his next spin on the July 1 market, but another underwhelming postseason only solidifies the red flags surrounding his game.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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Abby Dodge, CBS News, 10 June 2026
While the mineral disappeared as the lunar surface eventually solidified and cooled, researchers pinpointed lingering traces of its existence in NWA 12593.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Either way, the cast should be solidified and announced ahead of the early July filming start.
—Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Roslovic was surely hoping that a strong year on a contending team would boost his stock to earn a multi-year deal for his next spin on the July 1 market, but another underwhelming postseason only solidifies the red flags surrounding his game.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidify
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The harder question, raised again and again at the conference, is how to write sensible rules without freezing the experimentation that makes the technology worth having.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze at least 6 hours (or up to 7 days).—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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Thekla’s war on Stardom AEW women’s world champion Thekla has set her eyes on Stardom and re-opened the wound that formed following her departure from New Japan Pro-Wrestling.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Acra described it as a fresh take on her beloved caftans, pointing out the looped draping technique that forms a billowy cape at the back.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The build then hardened into application maintenance, where one-time projects became long-running support contracts that billed year after year.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Beyond hardening technical defenses, companies operating in the AI age need to examine a wide range of practices, say industry experts, updating the way software patches are deployed and rebuilding the human layer of security.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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While their stakes fall below reporting thresholds, the IPO should crystallize enormous paper gains for all of them.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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But instead of quietly dispersing, patrons and neighborhood residents resisted, sparking several nights of demonstrations that crystallized growing frustration with discrimination and police harassment.—
Diana Rodriguez,
Time,
8 June 2026
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To execute its ruthless 66-pound weight loss program, the rear seats have been completely deleted, replaced by a massive structural strut brace that significantly stiffens the chassis.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Nicks on the edge or stiffened, curled rubber will leave streaks.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidify. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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