SOLIDIFIED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

solidified

verb

past tense of solidify

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 Low on Gags, High on Gag Reflex The final four is solidified, but not before the Islanders reflect and have a bit of low-stakes fun. — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 10 July 2026 Specifically, the court solidified a decades-long movement concentrating executive power under the president alone – amid a broadening of presidential power in other directions. — Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026 Plus, Brazilian fans and players were left distraught and searching for answers after an elimination by Norway, whose striker Erling Haaland solidified his superstar status with another brace. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 July 2026 Its reputation was solidified four years later when FIFA announced Kansas City had been awarded the right to play host to six games, including a 2026 World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday, July 11. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 The Wolverines also solidified their plans at cornerback with commitments from Torbert and Blake Jenkins, a top-300 player from Katy, Texas. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 July 2026 The Irish have one of the most complete classes in the country and June only solidified that for them. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 Wilson's impressive start has solidified his value to his new team. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The world’s longest-running talk show, NBC’s late-night institution created the late-night format, which was perfected and solidified by the late-great Johnny Carson’s 1962-1992 tenure. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026

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While no layoffs were proposed, the city froze hiring for several positions, including animal control officer, code enforcement officer, and senior civil engineer.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
The senator froze up while speaking with reporters in two 2023 incidents and suffered several falls, using a wheelchair at times as a precaution.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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The demonstration formed part of Project Beehive, the Royal Navy’s effort to accelerate the adoption of autonomous maritime systems for its future hybrid fleet.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Luxury brands have recognised that the emotional connection formed during an afternoon by the sea is considerably more powerful than one created beneath the lights of a shopping centre.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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Folks like my grandparents were reflective of that era, necessarily hardened, with no idea how to be soft.

— John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
The cancellation of the MOU was a campaign promise of Anutin’s government, capitalizing on a nationalist mood hardened by the clashes over land borders.

— Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of hardened

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According to interviews with Hooper, the concept for the film crystallized for him after a Christmastime visit to a Montgomery Ward department store.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026
The previous night’s service, in which the entire kitchen pulls together under Sydney’s leadership, crystallized his need to move on.

— Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 26 June 2026

Definition of crystallized

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Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home World Cup nearly two weeks ago, but the AC Milan midfielder came off at halftime after an injury from training stiffened up.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
Nicks on the edge or stiffened, curled rubber will leave streaks.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026

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