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as in froze
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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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 material, left over from when the moon’s magma ocean solidified, is a combination of potassium, rare Earth elements and phosphorus found in lunar rocks.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Across more than five decades, Pantoliano amassed an extensive catalog of roles in classic American film and television series, which have solidified his status as a prolific Hollywood performer.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
In recent years, the city solidified its reputation as a vibrant arts hub, driven in large part by the growth of Savannah College of Art and Design.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Better yet, her return has solidified an infield that had some rocky moments even while winning the 2025 title.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Originally envisioned as temporary, pending a comprehensive peace settlement after victory over Nazi Germany, the occupation zones solidified, and the East-West division endured throughout the Cold War.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
For Theory’s fall collection, the designer is activating the old New York nostalgia that solidified the ’90s.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
That spilled lava solidified into basalt rock that, in Iowa, and most of the country, is buried under thousands of feet of sediment.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 17 Feb. 2026
The deal would be solidified late this year.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Across more than five decades, Pantoliano amassed an extensive catalog of roles in classic American film and television series, which have solidified his status as a prolific Hollywood performer.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
In recent years, the city solidified its reputation as a vibrant arts hub, driven in large part by the growth of Savannah College of Art and Design.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Better yet, her return has solidified an infield that had some rocky moments even while winning the 2025 title.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Originally envisioned as temporary, pending a comprehensive peace settlement after victory over Nazi Germany, the occupation zones solidified, and the East-West division endured throughout the Cold War.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
For Theory’s fall collection, the designer is activating the old New York nostalgia that solidified the ’90s.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
That spilled lava solidified into basalt rock that, in Iowa, and most of the country, is buried under thousands of feet of sediment.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 17 Feb. 2026
The deal would be solidified late this year.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidified
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And during a massive power outage in San Francisco, Waymo cars froze, blocking intersections when traffic lights went out.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Kalshi said the company froze the account in question, so Kaptur was not able to withdraw any profits.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
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The rooms There are over 200 rooms across multiple categories that range from the dinky-but-perfectly-formed bunk rooms to the three-bed townhouses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Riley said through that commitment, the Lakers legacy had been formed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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For food or liquid residue that's hardened onto the wood, use coarse salt and lemon scrape it off.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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As if the wide-eyed innocent who arrived here has been hardened.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The show devotes significant time to the three consultants’ past hardships as well as their ongoing bond, and that’s crystallized in a moving segment about Alexander’s harrowing recovery after a devastating stroke in 2022.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2026
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This season crystallized around powerful tailoring, suiting emerged as a cornerstone, reinterpreted with both structure and sensuality.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Democrats in Congress stiffened their opposition to an appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security, leading to a partial government shutdown.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 Feb. 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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“Solidified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidified. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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