solidified

past tense of solidify

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Recent Examples of solidified Tucker solidified its hold on first place in the AJC Varsity Improvement Tracker with its 20-7 victory over Southwest DeKalb last week. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Three spots have been all but solidified in tackles Samson Okunlola and Matt McCoy as well as center Ryan Rodriguez. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 As the colonies grow, more layers of sediment are trapped and solidified beneath them by biofilms that the organisms produce, causing the whole colony to build upward in layers, like the pages in this book. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 Since her music breakthrough in the mid-2010s, Becky G has solidified her position as one of the most prominent voices in Latin pop, captivating a global audience across languages, genres and cultures. — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 Friday's weaker-than-expected September nonfarm payrolls growth solidified the recent swing in market odds back to just one more hike, with any move at the Fed's meeting later this month seen as unlikely. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Schumer has long been expected to seek another term at the helm of the chamber’s Democratic caucus, but on Wednesday, the minority leader solidified his intention to lead the party again. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 Lex went with a pumpkin beer, which solidified the already autumnal ambiance. — Elleanna Revell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 Since the gas will also escape from molten rock, this provides a measure of when the rock solidified. — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidified
Verb
  • This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two-drink limit.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Brazil and Argentina froze systems after changes of government, including awards already won.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • On Tuesday, Elon Musk, the CEO and largest shareholder of both companies, said the electric vehicle maker and the rocket company had formed special committees at the request of shareholders to discuss the idea.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • By studying Mars' moons, scientists hope to learn whether Phobos and Deimos formed in the aftermath of an ancient collision between Mars and a battering space rock.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Now the companies that recover fastest treat a short, honest, imperfect first statement as more valuable than a polished one that arrives after the narrative has already hardened.
    — Ronn Torossian, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But fair reporting has been the exception, and in the space left by our silence, speculation has hardened into something being treated as fact.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Sunday’s 31-24 loss to Cincinnati – the latest miserable day during this depressing season - crystallized several issues that general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley must navigate in the days and weeks ahead.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Diamonds are crystallized under tremendous pressure and heat deep inside the Earth and then thrust to the surface through volcanic activity before they’re scattered by water or wind.
    — LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Chiefs’ defense stiffened and Indy faced a fourth-and-8 from the 15-yard line.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • But after a quick touchdown drive to take a 34-27 lead, the Oregon defense stiffened, and closed out the win with back-to-back stops.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Solidified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidified. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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