1
as in to freeze
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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2
as in to form
to take on a definite form
my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify
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Recent Examples of solidify
Washington was about to turn 60 when the first of these thrillers came out, but there’s no sign of slowdown in the guy: If anything, age has only solidified his imposing air.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
The film has solidified a place on the online database Know Your Meme.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Tight end Jake Ferguson’s spot atop the depth chart is safe, and his contract extension earlier in camp just further solidifies his placement.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2025
Smith also suggested President Donald Trump could use such an investigation to solidify support among his followers.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
The film has solidified a place on the online database Know Your Meme.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Tight end Jake Ferguson’s spot atop the depth chart is safe, and his contract extension earlier in camp just further solidifies his placement.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2025
Smith also suggested President Donald Trump could use such an investigation to solidify support among his followers.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for solidify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidify
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So far, Walker has issued mixed rulings in the case, freezing some portions of the law but allowing other parts to go into effect, even as the campaigns try to gather enough signatures from voters to qualify for the 2026 ballot.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Progressives tout rent freezes as a solution to our housing crisis.—
Ben Proto,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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About 60 fire personnel were assigned to the Indian Creek fire, with an incident command team expected to form by Aug. 9, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs in a Facebook update.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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About half of the respondents are open to new connections, and about a quarter have formed lasting friendships or casual ties while traveling.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Aug. 2025
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But the mood in Israel hardened dramatically when, on July 31, Hamas released a video of the skeletal 21-year-old Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski, weeping and in pain.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Coconut oil will harden when cold, leaving you with solid chocolate candy for later.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
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When the hand warmer is activated, the liquid crystallizes, releasing heat; it is recharged by boiling it in water.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Last Soviet, helped the company crystallize its mission: creating shows that are curious about the future and advances in technology at a moment of uncertainty and pessimism.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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The sounds capture tiny mechanical vibrations, sometimes caused by stiffening arteries or narrowing heart vessels, that can indicate the early onset of disease.—
Carla Mendez,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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That combination of scarcity and desirability stiffens competition and drives up prices, DeJohn says.—
Talia Wexler,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidify. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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