Synonyms of solidifies

solidifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of solidify

1

as in hardens

to become physically firm or solid

water solidifying into ice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hardens
• freezes
• stiffens
• congeals
• firms (up)
• crystallizes
• concretes
• sets
• indurates
• coagulates
• thickens
• encrusts
• gels
• gelatinizes
• petrifies
• calcifies
• ossifies
• jells
• cakes
• rigidifies
• calluses
• jellies
• clots
• anneals
• tempers
• gelates
• case-hardens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• softens
• liquefies
• dissolves
• melts
• thaws
• fuses
• smelts
• unfreezes
• deliquesces
• fluxes

2

as in forms

to take on a definite form

my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forms
• crystallizes
• connects
• shapes (up)
• joins
• jells
• combines
• coheres
• unites
• coalesces
• unifies
• fuses
• associates
• couples
• links (up)
• conjoins
• conjugates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• breaks down
• decays
• decomposes
• disintegrates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of solidifies

Yet there’s also a growing inevitability to those clubs losing their stars to domestic rivals, an event occurring far more frequently than before and which further solidifies the hierarchical structure of English football. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 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

This incident, which occurred after he was allegedly seen drinking at bars, solidifies a pattern of injury and questionable decision-making for the player. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

But this solidifies the plan, at least to begin training camp. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Opponents and rights groups said the announcement Sunday represents an escalation as Ortega further solidifies his grip on Nicaragua. — Anna-Catherine Brigida, Los Angeles Times, 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