1
as in freezing
to become physically firm or solid
water solidifying into ice
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2
as in forming
to take on a definite form
my ideas on this topic are just starting to solidify
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Recent Examples of solidifying
Independents and Democrats have mostly driven the increase, which is consistent with a trend that began following Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation, solidifying the court’s 6-3 conservative majority.
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Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Imani agrees, solidifying their new bond with a lie.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
All of it is solidifying the view that an October Fed rate cut is a lock.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Their latest album has been lauded for its exploration of identity and resilience, further solidifying their reputation as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary music.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
The New Currents Award — long considered BIFF’s signature competition for emerging Asian auteurs — was awarded to Korean director Yoo Jaein’s En Route To, solidifying the film’s breakout status.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Moreover, Beijing likely sees solidifying a geopolitical counterweight to the United States and its allies as more important than preventing Iranian proliferation or reining in North Korea’s nuclear expansion.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
Bad Bunny’s historic 30-day No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency drew over 250,000 attendees, solidifying Puerto Rico as a premier entertainment destination.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2025
The logic is understandable; the government is focused on solidifying its authority and eliminating potential threats.
—Robin Yassin-Kassab, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Imani agrees, solidifying their new bond with a lie.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
All of it is solidifying the view that an October Fed rate cut is a lock.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Their latest album has been lauded for its exploration of identity and resilience, further solidifying their reputation as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary music.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
The New Currents Award — long considered BIFF’s signature competition for emerging Asian auteurs — was awarded to Korean director Yoo Jaein’s En Route To, solidifying the film’s breakout status.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Moreover, Beijing likely sees solidifying a geopolitical counterweight to the United States and its allies as more important than preventing Iranian proliferation or reining in North Korea’s nuclear expansion.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
Bad Bunny’s historic 30-day No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency drew over 250,000 attendees, solidifying Puerto Rico as a premier entertainment destination.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2025
The logic is understandable; the government is focused on solidifying its authority and eliminating potential threats.
—Robin Yassin-Kassab, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifying
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Those weeks saw students, pensioners, veterans, doctors and teachers stand in freezing temperatures around giant stages, teaching politicians that this was not a crowd to lead, but one to follow.—
Nick Spicer,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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These smaller varieties are well-suited for container growing because of their compact growth habit and smaller blooms, but pots don’t provide insulation against freezing temperatures, so special care will need to be taken.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Its small oval leaves cling to stems that hug the ground, forming a dense mat of foliage that can evade mower blades.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Our study shows that obsessive passion cuts the chances of forming sustainable relationships through networking by 17%.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Options for intervention range from monitoring the person or hardening a target like a school, Amman said, or, in more extreme cases, invoking red flag laws or involuntarily committing someone.—
Ian Berry,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Wilson’s absolutist rhetoric makes nuanced immigration reform harder by alienating potential allies and hardening opposition.—
Letters to the Editor,
Oc Register,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sea water flows into the small crystallizing ponds (salt beds) and the quantity of water is controlled by gravity and slate gates.—
Elizabeth Karmel,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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In this one crystallizing moment, the woman’s yearning, desire that has been discreetly waiting in the background, rushes into view.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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Afterwards, a squaring solution—a powdery mixture of water and a gel-like batter used in the decorative cake business—is applied to the inside of the hat’s crown to act as a stiffening agent.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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China has been a consistent source of stress for Apple, given the stiffening smartphone competition and its huge manufacturing presence in the country.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Solidifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidifying. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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