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
To Simmons’ right, Kansas City is excited about its interior, which was solidified last year by Kingsley Suamataia’s move inside to left guard.
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Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
As soon as the concept was solidified, French began thinking of different ways to translate the polka-dot print on the cover stars’ outfits into a makeup look.
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Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
25 June 2026
Chicago is doing the right thing to bring bus service into the future and solidify our place as a major transportation hub for the Midwest.
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Lena Guerrero Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Jane's textured shag in Klute helped define the look of the 1970s—and accompanied the breakthrough performance that earned her first Academy Award and solidified her place as one of Hollywood's most influential actresses.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
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Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
As soon as the concept was solidified, French began thinking of different ways to translate the polka-dot print on the cover stars’ outfits into a makeup look.
—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
25 June 2026
Chicago is doing the right thing to bring bus service into the future and solidify our place as a major transportation hub for the Midwest.
—
Lena Guerrero Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Jane's textured shag in Klute helped define the look of the 1970s—and accompanied the breakthrough performance that earned her first Academy Award and solidified her place as one of Hollywood's most influential actresses.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidify
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When asked for comment about what the president said, a spokesman for Mamdani referred CBS News New York to the mayor's statement from Thursday night after the Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rents for two years.
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There is no shortage of policy proposals for reducing college costs, ranging from freezing tuition to canceling student debt.
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Your 11th House of Friends tilts against routines as the instinctive Moon forms a quincunx to passionate Mars in your 6th House of Work.
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In Darwin’s day, of course, the processes by which gametes are formed and then fused had yet to be discovered.
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The company is offering several products at no cost for a limited period or at a 90% discount on one-year term licenses, targeting customers who need to further harden Oracle Database environments but have delayed investment due to cost, complexity, or procurement friction.
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As that assumption erodes, attention has shifted from hardening GPS toward security through diversification.
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That right there should crystallize Vancouver’s rebuilding timeline.
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While rumblings of discontent had long swirled around Starmer’s leadership within Labour following a string of missteps, unpopular policy decisions and costly U-turns, the local elections in early May crystallized the rebellion.
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Major media companies operating traditional linear networks have been under pressure in recent years amid stiffening competition from large tech rivals as programming migrates to streaming.
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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.
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidify. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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