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 Lakshmana calls out the injustice and solidifies his role as Rama’s protector. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, a South African human rights lawyer and international judge, further solidifies a trend toward a kind of recipient quite different from a century ago. — New York Times, 9 Oct. 2026 During the August primary runoff election, voters approved a ballot measure that solidifies the state's voter ID laws in the Oklahoma Constitution. — Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 28 Aug. 2026 This win marks his second of the season and solidifies his position among the top 50 golfers advancing to the BMW Championship. — Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 As the movie goes on, and the invasion which was expected to be over after a few days drags into months and years, the horror of war solidifies the couple’s commitment both to each other and the country. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 The trade also somewhat solidifies rookie Kadyn Proctor’s place at left guard. — Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 But every passing hour without any news only solidifies the grim reality her family is facing. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 But this solidifies the plan, at least to begin training camp. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

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The gossip hardens into something more official, as fellow teachers and school authorities start to treat her personal life as a disciplinary matter.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Europe hardens on migration as nationalist support grows European countries sought to harden migration rules in a bid to quell support for nationalist parties across the continent.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of hardens

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At the same time, this chemical combination forms the technological bridge to the manganese-rich cathode materials of the future.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
For example, soluble fiber forms a gel in the digestive system and can help improve cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

— Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of forms

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Pie dough freezes beautifully too, and takes up very little space in the freezer.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
During an intraoperative evaluation, a pathologist rapidly freezes, slices and analyzes a tissue sample while the patient is still on the operating table to provide the surgical team with immediate feedback.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of freezes

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Chidgasornpongse crystallizes that cosmic doom further when Grandma Saluay falls half-asleep or stares out the van window, her mind drifting into the ether.

— Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
Yet its inspiration lies in the desert rose, a mineral formation that crystallizes beneath salt basins into flat plates resembling rose petals.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of crystallizes

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Davidsen bucks up her balky husband with a bloodthirsty holler, stiffens her voice against doubt, and, in her final sleepwalking scene, taps into the tender stratum of Lady Macbeth’s subconscious.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
This remains soft during low-energy movement but stiffens upon high-impact force.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Definition of stiffens

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The model uses a World Reasoning Action Model (WRAM) architecture that connects reasoning, prediction and physical action, allowing robots to interpret instructions, anticipate outcomes and translate decisions into movements.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, construction management education connects that technical understanding to cost, contracts, scheduling, resources and project delivery.

— Nikhil Chandankhede, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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