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 search for a new superintendent Jeane said that a plan to search for and hire a new superintendent will be solidified within the next couple of weeks.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
From galas to film festivals and award shows, the couple has solidified their spot time and time again as one of the most gorgeous couples in Hollywood.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye solidified their increasingly close diplomatic and trade relations this week, with a slew of commitments to coordinate on defense and investment.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Snugly tucked inside a historic hotel in Portland’s West End, Wayside Tavern quickly solidified itself as a regular haunt among visitors and locals alike.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
For larger quantities of grease, let stand at room temperature until solidified for easy disposal.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Throughout the 52-minute episode that aired on December 26, Shane and Ilya solidified their bond and formulated a plan for their future before literally riding off into the sunset together.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2026
Both have won consecutive Rookie of the Month awards for their respective conferences, and Thursday’s meeting likely solidified a three-peat.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The mainstays are more solidified in their careers and need less industry backing.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
From galas to film festivals and award shows, the couple has solidified their spot time and time again as one of the most gorgeous couples in Hollywood.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye solidified their increasingly close diplomatic and trade relations this week, with a slew of commitments to coordinate on defense and investment.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Snugly tucked inside a historic hotel in Portland’s West End, Wayside Tavern quickly solidified itself as a regular haunt among visitors and locals alike.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
For larger quantities of grease, let stand at room temperature until solidified for easy disposal.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Throughout the 52-minute episode that aired on December 26, Shane and Ilya solidified their bond and formulated a plan for their future before literally riding off into the sunset together.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2026
Both have won consecutive Rookie of the Month awards for their respective conferences, and Thursday’s meeting likely solidified a three-peat.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The mainstays are more solidified in their careers and need less industry backing.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidified
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Work has been ongoing since the feds first froze funds in October, with a massive tunnel-boring machine standing by, ready to start digging through bedrock under Jersey City.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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His administration froze five big offshore wind projects on the East Coast days before Christmas, citing national security concerns.—
Jennifer McDermott,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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These three apparently disconnected facts exploded in my head and, after a lot of research, formed the narrative engine of The Grave Tattoo, a contemporary thriller with its roots firmly in the tail end of the eighteenth century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Saman, who asked ABC News not to use his full name for fear of his safety, was in Rasht -- the largest city on Iran's Caspian Sea coast -- when the major protests formed.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In any lesser performance, that character could’ve hardened into a villainous fairy-tale creature, the uncaring mother who has abandoned her child for the sake of her own unnatural career ambitions.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps a serious literary consideration of ambition, one that breaks through the shell of Millennial disillusionment that has hardened around the subject in recent years, would need to follow Orlean’s lead in focusing on craft.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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Then came the sentence that crystallized everything.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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That recognition crystallized in late 2022 as the broader market began to grasp the implications of generative AI.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As the Timberwolves’ defense stiffened, their shots finally started falling.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Outrage from the left about that maneuver stiffened Democratic spirits for a confrontation in the fall.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Solidified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidified. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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