1
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
Now that the sun has set on the primary runoff elections, the November general election ballot is almost solidified.
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Rachel Royster
may 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
In northeastern California lies a series of caves that formed thousands of years ago when volcanoes erupted lava that later solidified, leaving behind tunnels wide enough for humans to walk through.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 25 May 2026
The 2-point conversion solidified the victory.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Hot water melts solidified fat and loosens any lingering oils, so your dish soap can surround it and break up the mess.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
The move solidified the ATP as the voice of the men’s tour.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Driving the Conversation Welcome to Wemby’s world With his Game 1 performance in the NBA’s West finals, Victor Wembanyama just solidified himself as the premier must-see spectacle in sports.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Last year marked the beginning of Google’s explicit focus on AI search, and this year’s I/O solidified that shift.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
The sweep solidified the Dodgers’ spot at the top of the NL West standings before heading to San Diego to face their division rival.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Rachel Royster
may 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
In northeastern California lies a series of caves that formed thousands of years ago when volcanoes erupted lava that later solidified, leaving behind tunnels wide enough for humans to walk through.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 25 May 2026
The 2-point conversion solidified the victory.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Hot water melts solidified fat and loosens any lingering oils, so your dish soap can surround it and break up the mess.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
The move solidified the ATP as the voice of the men’s tour.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Driving the Conversation Welcome to Wemby’s world With his Game 1 performance in the NBA’s West finals, Victor Wembanyama just solidified himself as the premier must-see spectacle in sports.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Last year marked the beginning of Google’s explicit focus on AI search, and this year’s I/O solidified that shift.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
The sweep solidified the Dodgers’ spot at the top of the NL West standings before heading to San Diego to face their division rival.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidified
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That ties with December for the highest share of homes delisted since March 2020, when the pandemic hit and the housing market froze.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Coinbase froze more than $3 million in cryptocurrency assets tied to criminal networks.—
Michael Sinkewicz , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Known as Complex 571-7, the site is the last remaining Titan II missile complex left intact from a network of 54 facilities that once formed a key part of America’s nuclear deterrent.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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That reconciliation, and the ones that followed with his siblings, formed the other piece of his recovery.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
1 June 2026
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Once the seedlings have been hardened off, dig holes deep enough to plant the seedlings up to the first set of true leaves.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 May 2026
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The mood concerning Carrick hardened in a positive way after United won at Chelsea on April 18, five days after the Leeds defeat.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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But how the homicides he is accused of affected the then-small-town of Concord are crystallized in newspaper clippings.—
Julia Coin
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Homer crystallized the impulse to return home after a long time away from all that is familiar.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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His eyes locked to the right, his tiny body stiffened and his face turned red.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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There was a sudden spring shower, which stiffened into rain.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Solidified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidified. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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