1
as in hardens
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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2
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
This coverage solidifies its position as a transformative vendor in the sector.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The sleek, asymmetrical style is often seen on celebrities, including Cardi B and Ayo Edebiri, and solidifies that short hair is good hair, too.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Israel is expected to keep some troops in Gaza for now, but would eventually remove them as the ceasefire solidifies and peace takes hold.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
Over an eight-year period their secret romance solidifies into love, as in the original book from author Rachel Reid.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
So, perhaps the best outcome Washington can hope for is that Sarr solidifies himself as a center and adds strength and hones his skills to give his team advantages over opponents’ centers.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
This matching set only solidifies it.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The new study presents critical information that solidifies an extragalactic origin for the event, O’Connor said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
The mixture behaves like a liquid until pressure is applied, then solidifies before returning to a liquid state.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The sleek, asymmetrical style is often seen on celebrities, including Cardi B and Ayo Edebiri, and solidifies that short hair is good hair, too.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Israel is expected to keep some troops in Gaza for now, but would eventually remove them as the ceasefire solidifies and peace takes hold.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
Over an eight-year period their secret romance solidifies into love, as in the original book from author Rachel Reid.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
So, perhaps the best outcome Washington can hope for is that Sarr solidifies himself as a center and adds strength and hones his skills to give his team advantages over opponents’ centers.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
This matching set only solidifies it.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
The new study presents critical information that solidifies an extragalactic origin for the event, O’Connor said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
The mixture behaves like a liquid until pressure is applied, then solidifies before returning to a liquid state.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifies
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With Ciri missing and Vilgefortz still at large, Yennefer’s ambition hardens into purpose.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The confession struck him as both raw and deeply tragic, a glimpse of how ambition hardens into captivity.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Yidan Center, by Zaha Hadid Architects, is located in Shenzhen and forms part of a burgeoning cultural quarter in the Chinese megacity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
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According to the filmmakers, the character’s journey toward genuine courage forms the emotional core of the story.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Bury the edge of a wire cage a couple of inches below the soil, which is much easier to do before the ground freezes.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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That’s because rent freezes discourage housing construction, leading to scarcity, crumbling buildings and higher prices over time.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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These processes result in a clearer-looking product that crystallizes more slowly and has a longer shelf life.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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That really crystallizes their very different perspectives.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The light stiffens and grabs hold of us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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High-Cholesterol Foods Foods high in cholesterol can negatively affect blood pressure, contributing to atherosclerosis (plaque buildup that narrows and stiffens the arteries).—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Its Ember 2 mug, which has a heating element right inside and connects to a handy app, is now out in some new colorways.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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Other highlights include a living room sporting a wood-burning stove, a dining area that connects to a kitchen outfitted with open shelving and stainless appliances, and a bath equipped with a porcelain tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Solidifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidifies. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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