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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
That means the tournament this season has primarily rewarded the league which already boasts far more money than anyone else and, in a general sense, UEFA’s premier club competition largely just solidifies the wealth of those at the very top.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 May 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
While the director has usually been the person to accept the award for this category, this shift solidifies them as an Oscar winner, along with the country.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
First signed in 2023 and renewed for another three years with this latest commitment, the agreement solidifies the ports’ commitment to decarbonization and digitization along the trans-Pacific route, one of the world’s busiest container lanes.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The addition of Thomas solidifies TCU’s frontcourt as Thomas could get the first opportunity to start at center alongside returning All-Big 12 forward Xavier Edmonds.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 30 May 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
While the director has usually been the person to accept the award for this category, this shift solidifies them as an Oscar winner, along with the country.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
First signed in 2023 and renewed for another three years with this latest commitment, the agreement solidifies the ports’ commitment to decarbonization and digitization along the trans-Pacific route, one of the world’s busiest container lanes.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The addition of Thomas solidifies TCU’s frontcourt as Thomas could get the first opportunity to start at center alongside returning All-Big 12 forward Xavier Edmonds.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifies
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Leaders start trusting that past wins will carry them forward, and the trust hardens into something that no longer gets examined.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The process relies on urushi, a natural lacquer derived from tree sap that hardens over time into a durable, food-safe coating.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Reputation, not additional charges, forms the basis of their business.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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This binary system forms the foundation of modern technologies, including smartphones, supercomputers, data centers, AI, and virtually every digital device in use today.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Instead, the measure freezes corporate net operating loss and enacts taxes on social media companies, digital assets, fantasy sports, tobacco and sports betting on prediction market websites.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The surface freezes first, and the sheet thickens downward.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Corgan, The Smashing Pumpkins frontman, gives an answer here that crystallizes one of baseball’s many charms.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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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.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Golden State’s schedule stiffens with an upcoming trip to New York and Indiana.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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The rings arise because the metal softens as the can compresses, then stiffens, then compresses and stiffens again, repeating the pattern until the compression is complete—akin to something called homoclinic snaking.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
Verb
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In a conventional arrangement, the strut body is mounted to the chassis while the shaft connects to the wheel assembly.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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The bridge connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and will provide a third border crossing option at the Detroit River.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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