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
Scientific analysis by argon gas dating determines when molten rock solidified.
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Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Williams knows Atlanta well—t’s where her roots as both an actress and a woman solidified.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
But Morel’s commitment to peak seasonality, upbeat atmosphere and considerate service swiftly solidified its rightful place on this list.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
What followed solidified Bentley’s status as a luxury automotive powerhouse.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Last evening, Hadid solidified the trend as one to have on your radar in the coming months.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
That solidified her desire to become an entertainer.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Having lost most of their backline, Andoni Iraola has quickly solidified them, and their attack is frightening.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
As many books have proclaimed, the Erie Canal’s opening in 1825 solidified New York’s reputation as the Empire State.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Williams knows Atlanta well—t’s where her roots as both an actress and a woman solidified.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
But Morel’s commitment to peak seasonality, upbeat atmosphere and considerate service swiftly solidified its rightful place on this list.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
What followed solidified Bentley’s status as a luxury automotive powerhouse.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Last evening, Hadid solidified the trend as one to have on your radar in the coming months.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
That solidified her desire to become an entertainer.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Having lost most of their backline, Andoni Iraola has quickly solidified them, and their attack is frightening.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
As many books have proclaimed, the Erie Canal’s opening in 1825 solidified New York’s reputation as the Empire State.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidified
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And hell froze over for the Eagles.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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When the pandemic hit, a lot of creatives froze.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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Swets, who has expertise with special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), formed Greenland Exploration with his investment and merchant banking firm, FG Nexus, and agreed to merge with March GL and find a suitable SPAC to take the company public.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Tropical Storm Melissa has formed over the central Caribbean Sea, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced on Tuesday.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And his immigration policies seem only to have hardened since then.—
Patricia Lopez,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Yet on Capitol Hill, the standoff has only hardened.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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As the details of the Louvre heist have emerged, the plan’s sophistication has crystallized.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The idea for a trail journey to document climate impacts across the state crystallized instantly.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Drew stiffened as Theo Wiggins headed his way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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McDaniel made the point that the Dolphins’ defensive line and run defense stiffened somewhat after struggling badly on the first drive.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Solidified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidified. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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