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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
Marvin’s reaction to his brother’s shocking death solidifies that.
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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
The sun’s alignment with Mercury solidifies a strong social connection.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Be sure to serve the drink right away because the fat in the coconut milk solidifies a little as the drink chills over ice.
—Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
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.
—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
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
The sun’s alignment with Mercury solidifies a strong social connection.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Be sure to serve the drink right away because the fat in the coconut milk solidifies a little as the drink chills over ice.
—Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifies
Verb
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Beth's expression immediately hardens.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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The observations revealed a temporary chemical pathway that reshapes how the material hardens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Acra described it as a fresh take on her beloved caftans, pointing out the looped draping technique that forms a billowy cape at the back.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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Venus, planet of money, moves through your 2nd House of Resources and forms a sextile to unconventional Uranus in your 12th House of Solitude, so insights can guide wise spending.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Verb
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When water freezes, these impurities solidify and block the straight path of light through the ice.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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When a delinquent account turns into a court judgment, a creditor can pursue a bank levy that freezes the account where those benefits land.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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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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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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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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Golden State’s schedule stiffens with an upcoming trip to New York and Indiana.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Ortatepe said that the restaurant’s myriad influences — Greek, Turkish, Anatolian, Levantine — mesh with creating a space where culture connects guests.—
Connie Ogle
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Once a device connects your brain signals to outside technology, the privacy stakes change fast.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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