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
Northern California saw a wet weekend that solidified the region’s water supply, but experts urged caution, noting that snowpack and reservoir levels still remain below average.
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Chaewon Chung
updated January 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Texas State transfer and Liberty Hill High School graduate Mason Shipley solidified the kicking game by making 20 of his 24 field-goal attempts, including a pair of 50-yarders.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Others feel Maduro's removal is cause for celebration — though a new government has not been solidified.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
One point that needed to be solidified was building suitable means of production, particularly harnessing the know-how of Chanel’s watchmaking facilities in the Swiss city of La-Chaux-de-Fond, where the overwhelming majority of the line is made.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
The Hoosiers solidified their spot in the Playoff earlier this month with a Big Ten Championship win over the Ohio State Buckeyes.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
The department will have solidified emergency response plans in place closer to day one of the storm.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
The Oklahoma native has solidified his place as one of the genre’s most renowned artists, having released 20 albums, sold more than 30 million records, charted 45 singles and been nominated for a whopping 48 Grammys.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
This win proved decisive in his rise through the rankings and solidified his reputation as a rising star in junior golf.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Chaewon Chung
updated January 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Texas State transfer and Liberty Hill High School graduate Mason Shipley solidified the kicking game by making 20 of his 24 field-goal attempts, including a pair of 50-yarders.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Others feel Maduro's removal is cause for celebration — though a new government has not been solidified.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
One point that needed to be solidified was building suitable means of production, particularly harnessing the know-how of Chanel’s watchmaking facilities in the Swiss city of La-Chaux-de-Fond, where the overwhelming majority of the line is made.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
The Hoosiers solidified their spot in the Playoff earlier this month with a Big Ten Championship win over the Ohio State Buckeyes.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
The department will have solidified emergency response plans in place closer to day one of the storm.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
The Oklahoma native has solidified his place as one of the genre’s most renowned artists, having released 20 albums, sold more than 30 million records, charted 45 singles and been nominated for a whopping 48 Grammys.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
This win proved decisive in his rise through the rankings and solidified his reputation as a rising star in junior golf.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidified
Verb
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And hell froze over for the Eagles.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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The legislation froze most spending at prior-year levels, resulting in underfunding for the entire judicial branch, but specifically Defender Services.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On he west side of 35W, agents formed a line along the Lake Street corridor.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Despite the uncertainty of his role entering training camp, Scott eventually formed a versatile safety trio with Moehrig and Ransom.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Polls show that most Americans believe that lengthy prison terms, which are costly to taxpayers, should be reserved for violent and hardened repeat offenders.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Renowned for their fun shape yet tooth-cracking texture that hardened with each passing day in the dish, ribbon candy was often a holiday season staple for many households.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That vision’s crystallized into something real.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025
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Plans for a fourth film, set to be released in 2011, never crystallized.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But Vance Joseph's unit adjusted and stiffened quickly, shouldering the entire weight of a football game.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Drew stiffened as Theo Wiggins headed his way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Solidified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidified. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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