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
On the other hand, China has already solidified its position in low Earth orbit with its Tiangong space station.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
The comments come weeks after Plumb, 68, told Page Six that the onscreen siblings went on a date that solidified their status as friends.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 May 2026
He's also asked Gonzalez Rogers to unwind the company's October recapitalization, which solidified its structure as a nonprofit with a controlling stake in its for-profit business.
—Ashley Capoot,ari Levy, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
There was an opening for Israel to handle their business with the Palestinians diplomatically that would have solidified the Abraham Accords and allowed stronger alliances with Arab countries that would have really cornered Iran.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
The Colts’ starting offensive line appeared solidified for the 2026 season, with 2025 fourth-round pick Jalen Travis replacing last year’s starting right tackle, Braden Smith.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Bailey was considered a likely top-10 selection throughout the pre-draft evaluation process and solidified his position with a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine in late February.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The last three years, however, have further solidified the Northeast as a prime talent exporter and a rich creative hub.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
While the still-popular HBO series has always engaged with the subject of harder drugs, its increasing focus on opioids and fentanyl in Season 3 has solidified into a radically different tone.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
The comments come weeks after Plumb, 68, told Page Six that the onscreen siblings went on a date that solidified their status as friends.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 May 2026
He's also asked Gonzalez Rogers to unwind the company's October recapitalization, which solidified its structure as a nonprofit with a controlling stake in its for-profit business.
—Ashley Capoot,ari Levy, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
There was an opening for Israel to handle their business with the Palestinians diplomatically that would have solidified the Abraham Accords and allowed stronger alliances with Arab countries that would have really cornered Iran.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
The Colts’ starting offensive line appeared solidified for the 2026 season, with 2025 fourth-round pick Jalen Travis replacing last year’s starting right tackle, Braden Smith.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Bailey was considered a likely top-10 selection throughout the pre-draft evaluation process and solidified his position with a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine in late February.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The last three years, however, have further solidified the Northeast as a prime talent exporter and a rich creative hub.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
While the still-popular HBO series has always engaged with the subject of harder drugs, its increasing focus on opioids and fentanyl in Season 3 has solidified into a radically different tone.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidified
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The complaint alleges that the company froze his World Liberty Financial tokens after Sun refused to commit more money to the business.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the span of roughly seven months, the USDA froze the program’s grant funding, invited grantees to reapply without climate and DEI language, imposed sweeping new restrictions on solar on farmland, and closed future application cycles.—
Ayurella Horn-Muller,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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That music was one of the only ways to communicate with his mom and formed the soundtrack to the mother and son’s happiest moments.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation is a nonprofit formed in 2009 to operate the 700-acre portion of Grandfather Mountain that includes the Mile High Swinging Bridge and Wilson Center for Nature Discovery.—
Mark Price
April 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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They are hardened against the effects of a nuclear blast and include a range of security features, such as anti-missile countermeasures and an onboard operating room.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Emery prefers his players to be battle-hardened and to be involved in matches, rather than just training.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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With Todaro’s enthusiasm and input the idea crystalized.—
Jocheved Cohen,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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For Yakusho, the experience crystallized something fundamental about the craft.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The journey of King Charles and the Queen consort had been planned for some time, well before relations between the United Kingdom and the United States stiffened due to international tensions, compounded by the assassination attempt on Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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June stiffened, a pillar of ice.—
Meredith Maran,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Solidified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidified. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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