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
Last year marked the beginning of Google’s explicit focus on AI search, and this year’s I/O solidified that shift.
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ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Tahir Turan Eroglu captured another gorgeous view of the young moon and Venus, as earthshine reveals the dark silhouettes of lunar seas scarring the lunar surface, where lava flows had solidified billions of years ago to form sweeping basaltic plains.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2026
The sweep solidified the Dodgers’ spot at the top of the NL West standings before heading to San Diego to face their division rival.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The successes of Byrne’s Tony-winning theatrical concert, American Utopia, and his current tour have solidified his status as an auteur who has shaped younger generations even beyond the constraints of Talking Heads, which memorably reunited for its 2002 induction.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 May 2026
And, in the final months of 2025, when the Fed cut rates another three times, this viewpoint became further solidified.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The post also stated that text message evidence was obtained, which further solidified that the move was for athletic purposes.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Republicans have claimed the rulings solidified that their new gerrymandered congressional map, signed into law last year, was in effect and would be used in the 2026 elections.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Following that monster year, the Yonkers rapper solidified himself as a superstar, achieving platinum status with several of his projects, and gaining a cult following that exists to this day.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 May 2026
ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Tahir Turan Eroglu captured another gorgeous view of the young moon and Venus, as earthshine reveals the dark silhouettes of lunar seas scarring the lunar surface, where lava flows had solidified billions of years ago to form sweeping basaltic plains.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 May 2026
The sweep solidified the Dodgers’ spot at the top of the NL West standings before heading to San Diego to face their division rival.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The successes of Byrne’s Tony-winning theatrical concert, American Utopia, and his current tour have solidified his status as an auteur who has shaped younger generations even beyond the constraints of Talking Heads, which memorably reunited for its 2002 induction.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 May 2026
And, in the final months of 2025, when the Fed cut rates another three times, this viewpoint became further solidified.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The post also stated that text message evidence was obtained, which further solidified that the move was for athletic purposes.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Republicans have claimed the rulings solidified that their new gerrymandered congressional map, signed into law last year, was in effect and would be used in the 2026 elections.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Following that monster year, the Yonkers rapper solidified himself as a superstar, achieving platinum status with several of his projects, and gaining a cult following that exists to this day.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidified
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Lake Erie froze solid that year, but Dwight said the toxic sludge at the bottom of the river and the sheen of oil across the top would keep the Cuyahoga from freezing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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The administration invoked a daycare scandal in Minnesota and froze childcare payments to the state in the run-up to a large-scale immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The top professional sports leagues formed a coalition with some broadcasters, including NBC and Fox, three years ago and agreed that betting should be marketed only to fans of legal age and that excessive gambling should not be promoted.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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And whatever rifts had formed in his relationship with Altman were largely absent from social media.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Franchise art director Rasmus Poulsen has described it as a Bond who has experienced personal tragedy but hasn't yet been hardened by the darker side of spycraft.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Its purpose is to ensure that the questions before state legislators, members of Congress, and federal agencies are the right questions, asked in the right order, before another five hundred bills are introduced and a patchwork is hardened in place that no one designed and few defend.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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The packets are filled with powdered, crystalized lime and taste like a fresh squeeze.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 May 2026
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By the 1970s, this evolution had crystallized into the modern venture-capital firm.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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His eyes locked to the right, his tiny body stiffened and his face turned red.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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There was a sudden spring shower, which stiffened into rain.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Solidified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidified. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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