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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
The mark further solidifies the hybrid’s position as the closest thing any of the Big Three makes to a genuine hypercar.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The operational cadence solidifies and becomes efficient.
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Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Marvin’s reaction to his brother’s shocking death solidifies that.
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Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Roslovic was surely hoping that a strong year on a contending team would boost his stock to earn a multi-year deal for his next spin on the July 1 market, but another underwhelming postseason only solidifies the red flags surrounding his game.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
The collaboration marks a homecoming for the Currys — who met while growing up in Charlotte and visit regularly — and solidifies their ties with the The MINA Group, which operates the original location of The Eighth Rule in San Francisco and pairs with Sweet July at the Regent Santa Monica Beach.
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Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
Kanan solidifies his place in the Queens drug game alongside Breeze, the Southside legend, and their alliance sets the stage for a reckoning that will ripple through every player in this dangerous business.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
The sun’s alignment with Mercury solidifies a strong social connection.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Be sure to serve the drink right away because the fat in the coconut milk solidifies a little as the drink chills over ice.
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Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The operational cadence solidifies and becomes efficient.
—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Marvin’s reaction to his brother’s shocking death solidifies that.
—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Roslovic was surely hoping that a strong year on a contending team would boost his stock to earn a multi-year deal for his next spin on the July 1 market, but another underwhelming postseason only solidifies the red flags surrounding his game.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
The collaboration marks a homecoming for the Currys — who met while growing up in Charlotte and visit regularly — and solidifies their ties with the The MINA Group, which operates the original location of The Eighth Rule in San Francisco and pairs with Sweet July at the Regent Santa Monica Beach.
—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
Kanan solidifies his place in the Queens drug game alongside Breeze, the Southside legend, and their alliance sets the stage for a reckoning that will ripple through every player in this dangerous business.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
The sun’s alignment with Mercury solidifies a strong social connection.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Be sure to serve the drink right away because the fat in the coconut milk solidifies a little as the drink chills over ice.
—
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifies
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As patterns become clear and predictable, the organization hardens them into deterministic rules.
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Practically overnight, Sylvia’s cozy attitude toward the girl hardens into coolness, impatience and neglect.
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Your 11th House of Friends tilts against routines as the instinctive Moon forms a quincunx to passionate Mars in your 6th House of Work.
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Dwarf golden sweet flag forms a mat of golden-green foliage over time and is semi-evergreen.
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This setup cuts through major wartime risks by ensuring that Polish capital can move freely across the border, immune to any emergency payment freezes Kyiv might impose.
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As beer freezes, the water inside freezes first.
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Corgan, The Smashing Pumpkins frontman, gives an answer here that crystallizes one of baseball’s many charms.
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Prior research into the shooter and his family combined with the new report crystalizes a picture of extremism, said Rachel Carroll Rivas, deputy director of research at the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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For seven-and-a-half years, Ladd had dealt with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease that stiffens and scars the lungs.
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To execute its ruthless 66-pound weight loss program, the rear seats have been completely deleted, replaced by a massive structural strut brace that significantly stiffens the chassis.
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Empower connects to a wide range of accounts, including bank accounts, IRAs, retirement plans, loans, credit cards and mortgages.
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Inside, the interiors strike a balance between classic New England and contemporary design, with white shiplap walls, playful wallpaper, warm wood accents, and a spiral staircase that connects the upper and lower levels.
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“Solidifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidifies. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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