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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
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.
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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 purchase further solidifies the Hajjar family’s footprint in the regional hotel market.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 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
Their solution is a sodium-ion battery design that uses a polymerizable, non-flammable electrolyte that rapidly solidifies under extreme heat, forming an internal safety barrier.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Chiu’s appointment solidifies the splitting of Armstrong’s role in two, though Westermann had temporarily led the New York museum in the period since her hiring.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
That solidifies in our mind the viability of the business.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The casting of Quaid solidifies the project’s pickup chances, with production expected to rev up this summer.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
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 purchase further solidifies the Hajjar family’s footprint in the regional hotel market.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 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
Their solution is a sodium-ion battery design that uses a polymerizable, non-flammable electrolyte that rapidly solidifies under extreme heat, forming an internal safety barrier.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Chiu’s appointment solidifies the splitting of Armstrong’s role in two, though Westermann had temporarily led the New York museum in the period since her hiring.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
That solidifies in our mind the viability of the business.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The casting of Quaid solidifies the project’s pickup chances, with production expected to rev up this summer.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifies
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Traditional bridge construction in Iran, Oman, and Afghanistan often involved the use of sarooj, a special hydraulic mortar (a mortar that hardens on contact with water) made of lime, clay, sand, and, in some recipes, gypsum.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Lightly scrub grout or tile lines before buildup hardens further.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tucked within the famous wildflower meadows of Paradise is a view of Mount Rainier (the national park is one of our favorite Seattle day trips) and the sprawling Nisqually Glacier that forms the volcano's south side.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The cosmic web forms the backbone of the universe.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Hail is basically made up of balls of frozen rain—during thunderstorms, as warm air carries rain droplets high up into the atmosphere, the rain freezes.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hopson cuts, washes, steams, fries, freezes then refries his Kennebec potatoes for an ultra crisp and fluffy bite.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 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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Which ultimately crystalizes the season that has delivered the Heat to Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Atlanta Hawks at Kaseya Center.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 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
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Will these Knicks stick to the process when the competition stiffens in the second round?—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The main level of the home includes a lakeside primary suite, open gathering spaces and a chef’s kitchen that connects to outdoor living areas, its listing shows.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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The open floor plan connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, with large windows that provide abundant natural light and access to the backyard for indoor-outdoor living.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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