1
as in hardens
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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2
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
The move to drop the appeal solidifies the decision by Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer halfway through trial to dismiss the case on allegations that police and prosecutors withheld evidence from the defense.
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Janelle Ash, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Finally, an identity shift solidifies this approach.
—Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This development solidifies China’s leading position in fusion research.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
This bewitching fusion of introspection and avant-garde musicality solidifies Peluso's status as one of Latin music's brightest trailblazers.
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Each song is a musical masterpiece that solidifies the position of the band in the rock scene.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024
His work with artists like Darius Rucker of Hootie & the Blowfish, Jewel, and Lady A showcases his versatility and solidifies his place among the most talented songwriters of his generation.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
With the loss to the Chiefs, the Browns drop to 3-11, which solidifies their last place standing in the AFC North.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Extending gratitude to external stakeholders—customers, vendors, and community partners—builds lasting goodwill and solidifies business relationships.
—Bruce Weinstein, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Janelle Ash, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Finally, an identity shift solidifies this approach.
—Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This development solidifies China’s leading position in fusion research.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
This bewitching fusion of introspection and avant-garde musicality solidifies Peluso's status as one of Latin music's brightest trailblazers.
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Each song is a musical masterpiece that solidifies the position of the band in the rock scene.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024
His work with artists like Darius Rucker of Hootie & the Blowfish, Jewel, and Lady A showcases his versatility and solidifies his place among the most talented songwriters of his generation.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
With the loss to the Chiefs, the Browns drop to 3-11, which solidifies their last place standing in the AFC North.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Extending gratitude to external stakeholders—customers, vendors, and community partners—builds lasting goodwill and solidifies business relationships.
—Bruce Weinstein, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifies
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Uniting Prevention and Detection Traditional cybersecurity strategies often treat prevention and detection as separate undertakings—one team hardens systems to repel threats, while another prepares to identify and respond to breaches that slip through the cracks.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Another approach involves injecting the material directly into the deficit, in the form of a gel that subsequently hardens into a solid.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2025
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Harry freezes and flashes back to his time in prison as a teenager.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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When the temperatures drop and the ground freezes in the winter, available water becomes limited.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering ships a shortcut to avoid going around the tip of South America.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Solidifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidifies. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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