1
as in froze
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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2
as in formed
to take on a definite form
my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify
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Recent Examples of solidified
The victory solidified his status as the undisputed top hero in the entire company.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Last year’s Twisters solidified his leading-man status.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Maybe schemes and full health can help, but this solidified that the Bengals have a potentially fatal flaw on their hands.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
In Saturday’s preseason game at Detroit, Hilton was given the day off, solidified in his role.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Many of these fears have solidified into debates around particular aspects of AI—its impact on human jobs, creativity or intellectual property rights, for example.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
At the start of a week that might otherwise have solidified that belief, the odds are lower.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Bergert solidified his rotation spot after two dynamic outings while Falter was moved to the bullpen.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
First Amendment issue The right to record public officials engaged their official duties in a public place has been solidified through previous case law.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Last year’s Twisters solidified his leading-man status.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Maybe schemes and full health can help, but this solidified that the Bengals have a potentially fatal flaw on their hands.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
In Saturday’s preseason game at Detroit, Hilton was given the day off, solidified in his role.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Many of these fears have solidified into debates around particular aspects of AI—its impact on human jobs, creativity or intellectual property rights, for example.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
At the start of a week that might otherwise have solidified that belief, the odds are lower.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Bergert solidified his rotation spot after two dynamic outings while Falter was moved to the bullpen.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
First Amendment issue The right to record public officials engaged their official duties in a public place has been solidified through previous case law.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidified
Verb
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Naylor said a lot of equipment which froze during that storm has now been winterized, and there is much more battery storage available on the Texas system.—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Dreyer’s high midfield pass freed the Mexican international, who beat defender Nkosi Tafari, another emergency defender, took two touches to his right and fired a 16-yard shot that froze goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And, thus, Milwaukee Beach Ambassadors was formed.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Over two years of war there has been no significant action or mass demonstration, no rhetoric of resistance has formed and there has only been a single general strike, which lasted 60 minutes and that was not against the war but in favor of the return of the hostages.—
Uriel Kon
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kim and his influential sister, Korean Workers' Party Publicity and Information Department Deputy Director Kim Yo Jong, have only hardened their rhetoric against South Korea in recent years, and the North Korean ruler has simultaneously doubled down on nuclear development.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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By the time the true story of Pearl Jam’s name emerged, the story of Grandma Pearl’s hallucinogenic jam had already hardened into fact for most people.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Eventually, that magma cooled, crystalized, and solidified creating these rare Australian carbonatites.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
3 Sep. 2025
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These carbon-rich rocks simply crystallized out of the ocean, conjured by some of the most extreme ocean chemistry in Earth history.—
Peter Brannen
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Lane picked up three on first down, but the Otay Ranch defense stiffened, turning back the next two runs for no gain.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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In addition to adjustable dampers, the Lyriq-V boasts a lowered suspension with components stiffened 10% to 600% from the base Lyriq, which was already a sporty and responsive SUV.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Solidified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidified. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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