1
as in hardens
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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as in forms
to take on a definite form
my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify
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Recent Examples of solidifies
Kanan solidifies his place in the Queens drug business alongside Southside legend Branford ‘Breeze’ Frady (Shameik Moore), and their alliance sets the stage for a reckoning that will ripple through every player in this dangerous game.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Her third album, Cloud 9, solidifies her as a mainstream country star who hasn’t entirely submitted to the machine.
—Millan Verma, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
Its silver-place finish in Milan solidifies Japan’s place among competitive figure skating nations.
—Alice Park, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
The data likely solidifies the Federal Reserve staying on hold with interest rates.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Unlike clay, which solidifies into a dense block when frozen, the soil in this area is predominantly sand.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
These arginine-tyrosine interactions remain active as the fiber solidifies.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Today, as drones reshape our national security, Michigan’s selection as a national drone testing site further solidifies our state as the center of this transformation.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
EastVillage announced Shake Shack as a future tenant in August 2025, but this week’s filing solidifies plans for the restaurant chain’s expansion.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Her third album, Cloud 9, solidifies her as a mainstream country star who hasn’t entirely submitted to the machine.
—Millan Verma, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
Its silver-place finish in Milan solidifies Japan’s place among competitive figure skating nations.
—Alice Park, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
The data likely solidifies the Federal Reserve staying on hold with interest rates.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Unlike clay, which solidifies into a dense block when frozen, the soil in this area is predominantly sand.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
These arginine-tyrosine interactions remain active as the fiber solidifies.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Today, as drones reshape our national security, Michigan’s selection as a national drone testing site further solidifies our state as the center of this transformation.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
EastVillage announced Shake Shack as a future tenant in August 2025, but this week’s filing solidifies plans for the restaurant chain’s expansion.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifies
Verb
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Lee Harvey Oswald folding under Jack Ruby’s bullet—a split second that hardens into our collective memory.—
Christopher Anderson,
Vanity Fair,
27 Feb. 2026
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The snow eventually hardens like a concrete entombment.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Early connections should feel easier as affectionate Venus forms a supportive sextile with intense Pluto, encouraging us to handle stubborn issues with honest talks and practical teamwork.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Vorderer pulled out general report forms the Police Department used to fill out for different cases, including arrests, vehicle theft and missing persons sheets.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the winter, water that seeps into pavement cracks freezes and expands underground, acting like a wedge.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
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The House voted 86-5 to pass House File 2242, which freezes tuition at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa through July 1, 2031.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But perhaps nothing crystallizes the feud more than an announcement that Kalshi made late last year about the formation of a trade group, called the Coalition for Prediction Markets, to promote the development of the industry.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, the film’s critique of the art world only decidedly crystallizes when Chiara Caselli’s Giulia, the Italian gallery owner representing Nina, shows up over an hour into the 104-minute movie.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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The luxury retailer, weighed down by debt, is under pressure as consumers shift their shopping habits and competition stiffens.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The schedule stiffens over the final four with Green Bay and Jacksonville at home, a Christmas night game at Kansas City and then Week 18 at home against the Los Angeles Chargers.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Davis connects with the 3-1 pitch, which falls into a soft spot in center field, bringing in two runs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kintetsu rail connects Yoshino to Osaka and Nara, and local buses help access trailheads.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Solidifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidifies. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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