SOLIDIFIES Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

solidifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of solidify

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 Winston move solidifies the Giants’ quarterback room with the 32-year-old backup and starter Jaxson Dart paired for the next few seasons. — Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 During the August primary runoff election, voters approved a ballot measure that solidifies the state's voter ID laws in the Oklahoma Constitution. — Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 28 Aug. 2026 This win marks his second of the season and solidifies his position among the top 50 golfers advancing to the BMW Championship. — Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 As the movie goes on, and the invasion which was expected to be over after a few days drags into months and years, the horror of war solidifies the couple’s commitment both to each other and the country. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 The trade also somewhat solidifies rookie Kadyn Proctor’s place at left guard. — Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 But every passing hour without any news only solidifies the grim reality her family is facing. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 But this solidifies the plan, at least to begin training camp. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Opponents and rights groups said the announcement Sunday represents an escalation as Ortega further solidifies his grip on Nicaragua. — Anna-Catherine Brigida, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

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The incident could further inflame tensions between the Koreas, which have no working military hotlines or other emergency communications channels as North Korea hardens its stance toward Seoul while expanding its military nuclear program.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
Dependency that hardens into a veto over consequential machine action is not, and the distance between the two is a design decision, made early, usually by people nobody told was making a sovereignty call.

— Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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Small part, big role SPY-6 forms the backbone of the Navy’s modern shipboard radar architecture.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
What starts as a quick payday turns into something deeper, as Lali forms an unexpected bond with Rosario and her community.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

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The salt coolant used in these systems freezes at roughly 932 degrees Fahrenheit (500 degrees Celsius).

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Lizzie takes up the ax while Bridget freezes at the sight of Bertha’s gut spilling all over the floor, which causes some tension between the two protagonists.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of freezes

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Davidsen bucks up her balky husband with a bloodthirsty holler, stiffens her voice against doubt, and, in her final sleepwalking scene, taps into the tender stratum of Lady Macbeth’s subconscious.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
This remains soft during low-energy movement but stiffens upon high-impact force.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Definition of stiffens

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The note change is a marker, but the organ, in which air is electronically blown through the pipes day and night for all to hear, has become an endearing sound that connects you to your being.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
The goal is to understand where your organization connects with customers on the things that matter most to them, and to look at your own brand honestly.

— Sena Kwawu, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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