SOLIDIFIES Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

solidifies

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present tense third-person singular of solidify

as in hardens

to become physically firm or solid water solidifying into ice

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to take on a definite form my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify

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Recent Examples of solidifies Her first Emmy nomination further solidifies her impact and commitment to inclusion. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 It was made using a 3D printing technique in which a liquid resin solidifies instantly when exposed to UV laser light. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026 The Warriors agreed to a new deal with Al Horford last week, and Porzingis’ deal further solidifies their plans at center, even as Draymond Green will reportedly opt out of his contract and enter free agency. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 The mark further solidifies the hybrid’s position as the closest thing any of the Big Three makes to a genuine hypercar. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 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

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Instead of building parts one layer at a time, the system hardens the printing material all at once, producing seamless structures.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
As patterns become clear and predictable, the organization hardens them into deterministic rules.

— Jakob Freund, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

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The deal forms part of the second phase of the Spain Audiovisual Hub plan, a government initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s film, TV and digital-content sectors while attracting international production and investment.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 16 July 2026
The initiative forms part of CJ ENM’s Music Creative eco-System (MCS) – which encompasses IP planning, platforms and artist management – and is aimed at driving the global expansion of K-pop.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 15 July 2026

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Whitehead, meanwhile, crystalizes his sense of what makes the city run, where Carney fits in, and how the straight and crooked worlds are entwined in one strange ecosystem with laws that only the lawless can enforce.

— David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
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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For seven-and-a-half years, Ladd had dealt with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease that stiffens and scars the lungs.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 June 2026
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.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

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The design connects both MSR units to an integrated Energy Storage System (ESS) using a parallel power-sharing configuration.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Stockman further enhances that shaded footprint with a zip-in panel that connects the two individual side awnings into a complete 360-degree setup comparable to models on offer by Bundutec and Naturnest.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026

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