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
The Irish have one of the most complete classes in the country and June only solidified that for them.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Hermès received design medals at the Paris Expositions Universelles of 1855 and 1867, solidifying the company’s renown, word of which eventually traveled beyond France.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
The Warriors agreed to a new deal with Al Horford last week, and Porzingis’ deal further solidifies their plans at center, even as Draymond Green will reportedly opt out of his contract and enter free agency.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Brazil’s success in 1994 was partly attributed to replacing captain Rai, and solidifying their midfield halfway through the tournament.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Hermès received design medals at the Paris Expositions Universelles of 1855 and 1867, solidifying the company’s renown, word of which eventually traveled beyond France.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
The Warriors agreed to a new deal with Al Horford last week, and Porzingis’ deal further solidifies their plans at center, even as Draymond Green will reportedly opt out of his contract and enter free agency.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Brazil’s success in 1994 was partly attributed to replacing captain Rai, and solidifying their midfield halfway through the tournament.
—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for solidify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidify
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When asked for comment about what the president said, a spokesman for Mamdani referred CBS News New York to the mayor's statement from Thursday night after the Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rents for two years.
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There is no shortage of policy proposals for reducing college costs, ranging from freezing tuition to canceling student debt.
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Since its inception, social media has been a proving ground for tween fashion and identity, offering under-16s a digital canvas to experiment with their style and form online cliques around niche interests.
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Since the band was formed, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
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The company is offering several products at no cost for a limited period or at a 90% discount on one-year term licenses, targeting customers who need to further harden Oracle Database environments but have delayed investment due to cost, complexity, or procurement friction.
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As that assumption erodes, attention has shifted from hardening GPS toward security through diversification.
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That right there should crystallize Vancouver’s rebuilding timeline.
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While rumblings of discontent had long swirled around Starmer’s leadership within Labour following a string of missteps, unpopular policy decisions and costly U-turns, the local elections in early May crystallized the rebellion.
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Major media companies operating traditional linear networks have been under pressure in recent years amid stiffening competition from large tech rivals as programming migrates to streaming.
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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.
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidify. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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