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
Sabbath’s 1971 follow-up Paranoid solidified Osbourne and the band as hard rock superstars.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 July 2025
Still, more and more companies are pushing workers back to the office and solidifying flexible work arrangements into the culture.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 July 2025
After a milestone year in 2024 that saw France solidify its status as Europe’s healthiest theatrical market, the country’s box office dipped 10% during the first half of 2025 in the absence of a massive success.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 July 2025
Many Republicans view the legislation as Trump's signature domestic policy win, solidifying his agenda for years to come.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 July 2025
Still, more and more companies are pushing workers back to the office and solidifying flexible work arrangements into the culture.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 July 2025
After a milestone year in 2024 that saw France solidify its status as Europe’s healthiest theatrical market, the country’s box office dipped 10% during the first half of 2025 in the absence of a massive success.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 July 2025
Many Republicans view the legislation as Trump's signature domestic policy win, solidifying his agenda for years to come.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidify
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Resistance to the idea is, in part, fueled by the fact salaries for lawmakers have been frozen since 2009.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
30 July 2025
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Father and English teacher Frank Strong, a co-founder of the Texas Freedom to Read Project, told the committee that similar restrictions at the Carroll school district caused one high school library to freeze book purchases for two years.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The Bottom Scratchers, considered one of the earliest free-diving associations in the United States, formed in San Diego in the 1930s with a focus on catching local seafood to feed members’ families.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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It was formed after glacial ice dammed the Wisconsin River, and was nearly 72 miles long at its largest.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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That those brilliant turquoise waves had flattened and hardened into muted whites and grays.—
Laura Poppick
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Bottom line Gel polishes are painted on, similar to regular nail polish, and require UV or LED light to harden.—
Rebecca Dancer,
Allure,
18 July 2025
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The idea that there is only one legitimate identity in Iran—Persian, Shia, and loyal to the central government—was crystallized during his rule.—
Jila Andalib,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
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The new flagship service crystallized over a decade of investment in artificial intelligence and is meant to be definitive proof the EV maker is now an AI and robotics company.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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The whole squad has put up an impressive 18 scores in four tourney matches, though competition now stiffens for single elimination.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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My forehead stiffened and went numb, like it was made of concrete that had suddenly set.—
Sarah Miller,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidify. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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