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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
Tucker now solidifies the one area of the Dodgers roster that could make room for any improvement by slotting into the outfield.
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
So instead of being booed for trading top prospect Owen Caissie, Hoyer is expected to be applauded for giving Bregman a five-year, $175 million deal that solidifies the Cubs lineup in the absence of Kyle Tucker, the star of last year’s Cubs Convention who remains unsigned.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
The startup doesn't have its own autonomous driving system but plans to seek partners to provide that service once the project solidifies.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
The shift solidifies JPMorgan’s dominance in the credit card sector.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Mercury in Capricorn solidifies new ties!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
His performance in Marty Supreme solidifies something that’s been true for his entire career.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025
As if that weren’t enough, the heavenly scent really solidifies its place as one of the best.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2025
The win also solidifies another winning season for head coach Mike Tomlin.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
So instead of being booed for trading top prospect Owen Caissie, Hoyer is expected to be applauded for giving Bregman a five-year, $175 million deal that solidifies the Cubs lineup in the absence of Kyle Tucker, the star of last year’s Cubs Convention who remains unsigned.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
The startup doesn't have its own autonomous driving system but plans to seek partners to provide that service once the project solidifies.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
The shift solidifies JPMorgan’s dominance in the credit card sector.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Mercury in Capricorn solidifies new ties!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
His performance in Marty Supreme solidifies something that’s been true for his entire career.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2025
As if that weren’t enough, the heavenly scent really solidifies its place as one of the best.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2025
The win also solidifies another winning season for head coach Mike Tomlin.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifies
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The presence of an external enemy unifies the security forces, hardens their resolve, prevents defections, and makes internal fractures less likely.—
Omid Memarian,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2026
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The shoots are harvested before the plant hardens into the woody stalks that bamboo is famous for — and that pandas chew.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Widespread freezing fog is also possible Wednesday morning, which forms when fog makes contact with objects or surfaces at or below freezing.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Another prime example is the largest dead zone in the United States, covering about 6,500 square miles (16,835 square kilometers), which forms each summer in the Gulf of Mexico.—
Dinesh Phuyal,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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That water then freezes in the atmosphere and falls back down as snow.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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As the inside of the egg freezes and expands, the eggshell can crack and ultimately, make a mess when they're thawed.—
Elissa Robinson,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Jan. 2026
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As the overall holiday picture crystalizes — with OK, but not outsized sales gains — more specialty retailers are weighing in with their own results, adding more color to the season.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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One particular scene crystallizes this approach.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Dec. 2025
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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
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The light stiffens and grabs hold of us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The humanitarian aspect of Aquarius traits connects to research on moral foundations and prosociality.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the Krafts are looking to expand their Pawtriots initiative, which connects dogs in shelters with their forever families.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Solidifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidifies. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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