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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
That devastating loss solidified the TV personality’s resolve to use her platform not just as entertainment, but as a lifeline to stand beside fellow survivors and to create tangible resources through her non-profit, the Big Heart Foundation.
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Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
China’s strategic management of its rare earth resources has solidified its position as a central player in the global market.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
And for Charlamagne, the awkward exchange solidified his position as a political force.
—Caren Bohan, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
That element of whimsy solidified even further when Harry Potter entered the discussion.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2025
Smith then solidified Villa in the Premier League the following year but lost his job in November 2021 following the club’s fifth successive defeat in the Premier League.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Kidman has solidified herself as one of the most powerful and influential actors of modern times, winning an Oscar, two Emmys and six Golden Globes, among other recognitions.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Those experiences solidified her decision to choose Archway Homes.
—Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
The Chickasaw neighborhood in west Louisville has been solidified as a historic preservation district.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Sep. 2025
Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
China’s strategic management of its rare earth resources has solidified its position as a central player in the global market.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
And for Charlamagne, the awkward exchange solidified his position as a political force.
—Caren Bohan, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
That element of whimsy solidified even further when Harry Potter entered the discussion.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2025
Smith then solidified Villa in the Premier League the following year but lost his job in November 2021 following the club’s fifth successive defeat in the Premier League.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Kidman has solidified herself as one of the most powerful and influential actors of modern times, winning an Oscar, two Emmys and six Golden Globes, among other recognitions.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Those experiences solidified her decision to choose Archway Homes.
—Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
The Chickasaw neighborhood in west Louisville has been solidified as a historic preservation district.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidified
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The government shutdown that began this week furloughed thousands of federal workers, froze essential government functions across the nation — and also halted an essential part of Florida’s booming real estate market.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Braun administration froze this organization's funds during the audit, but last week the IEDC board voted to allow Elevate to resume its investment activity.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The clip also gives fans a first look at an army being formed by Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu), while the rest of the trailer offers a glimpse of an all-out war — with Geralt wielding his sword, chopping off hands and dropping f-bombs in the process.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Facing pressure, social platform and livestreaming video companies poured resources into early detection algorithms; governments and civil society have also formed working groups to coordinate quick responses across platforms.—
John Wihbey,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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That means the buds form on the previous year’s growth and are fully formed and hardened by fall.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Subsequent congressional investigations, post-campaign books, and news stories have only hardened public opinion that, with his mental acuity faltering and physical stamina limited, Biden should have stepped aside after a single term.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The juice is extracted, boiled, cleaned of impurities, and crystallized.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Others, including area studies and international studies, were essentially invented or crystallized at this time.—
Time,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Only on particularly bumpy tarmac did the GTS-spec suspension become too jarring with the adaptive dampers stiffened up in sport mode, but switching them to normal offered the best of both worlds—excellent, composed body control and tuning that ironed out imperfections remarkably well.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Solidified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidified. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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