solidified

past tense of solidify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of solidified Wilson's impressive start has solidified his value to his new team. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The Irish have one of the most complete classes in the country and June only solidified that for them. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 As soon as the concept was solidified, French began thinking of different ways to translate the polka-dot print on the cover stars’ outfits into a makeup look. Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 25 June 2026 The Wolverines also solidified their plans at cornerback with commitments from Torbert and Blake Jenkins, a top-300 player from Katy, Texas. Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Plus, Brazilian fans and players were left distraught and searching for answers after an elimination by Norway, whose striker Erling Haaland solidified his superstar status with another brace. Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 July 2026 Jane's textured shag in Klute helped define the look of the 1970s—and accompanied the breakthrough performance that earned her first Academy Award and solidified her place as one of Hollywood's most influential actresses. Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 June 2026 The world’s longest-running talk show, NBC’s late-night institution created the late-night format, which was perfected and solidified by the late-great Johnny Carson’s 1962-1992 tenure. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Its reputation was solidified four years later when FIFA announced Kansas City had been awarded the right to play host to six games, including a 2026 World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday, July 11. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidified
Verb
  • While no layoffs were proposed, the city froze hiring for several positions, including animal control officer, code enforcement officer, and senior civil engineer.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • The senator froze up while speaking with reporters in two 2023 incidents and suffered several falls, using a wheelchair at times as a precaution.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Since the band was formed, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • This has included an inter-locking network of formal defense alliances, informal agreements, and episodic coalitions of partners formed to counter specific threats.
    Michael P. Dempsey, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Too Early Tomatoes can suffer from leaf curl if they have not been properly hardened off or were planted when the weather was still too cool.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
  • That separates vendors who truly hardened their posture from those who just updated their talking points.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • The previous night’s service, in which the entire kitchen pulls together under Sydney’s leadership, crystallized his need to move on.
    Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 26 June 2026
  • While rumblings of discontent had long swirled around Starmer’s leadership within Labour following a string of missteps, unpopular policy decisions and costly U-turns, the local elections in early May crystallized the rebellion.
    Joe Mayes, Fortune, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans' historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home World Cup nearly two weeks ago, but the AC Milan midfielder came off at halftime after an injury from training stiffened up.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
  • Nicks on the edge or stiffened, curled rubber will leave streaks.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026

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“Solidified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidified. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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