SOLIDIFYING Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

solidifying

verb

present participle of solidify

as in freezing

to become physically firm or solid water solidifying into ice

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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 Chicago eventually captured its sixth championship in eight seasons, completing Jordan's legendary run with the franchise and further solidifying himself as the GOAT (Greatest of all Time) in my opinion. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 On Wednesday, with public opinion solidifying against the government, Prime Minister Lecornu finally addressed the students. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026 Princess Diana famously wore dad sneakers on her school runs, forever solidifying the chunky shoe as a must-have in fashionable closets worldwide. — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026 Air France’s La Première just won the World's Best First Class Award at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, solidifying its reputation as the crème de la crème of commercial aviation. — Emily Adler Sach, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026 Alongside the Charm, the company introduced lighter-weight virtual reality goggles and new audio-only smart glasses, further solidifying its dominance in ambient computing. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 With nine games remaining, Cox will have a few more opportunities to continue solidifying a spot on next year’s roster. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026 His naked illusion dresses — the first worn by actress Mitzi Gaynor for a 1969 television special — was at first shocking but became liquid gold for Mackie, solidifying his legacy as a costume and fashion designer. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 Further solidifying the need for an outside investor is when a company clearly needs additional guidance and organized systems to help propel it to the next stage. — Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

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Use the free monitoring being offered and consider freezing your credit.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
The curbs include freezing any assets the officials might have in China; denial of visas and entry into China; prohibiting any Chinese individuals and organizations from cooperating with them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

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As a result, after each election, leaders of the larger parties seek to persuade smaller parties to join them in forming a governing coalition.

— Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
The work trucks continued on, but much of the Border Patrol force remained, forming a semicircle around the camp with Mexican state police closing the loop on the other side of the line.

— Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2026

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Allen says homeowners who spend money hardening their properties, including making homes more resistant to wildfires, should receive meaningful benefits from insurers for lowering their risk.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Governments around the world are hardening their AI stances as more agentic hacks breach critical systems.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of hardening

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There was also a sense of celebration at completing five years of the three day, bi-annual event, which has been crystallizing and finding a sharper focus each season.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Some fortunes, however, are already crystallizing into deeds.

— Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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But one of the positives Glenn highlighted was the defense stiffening in the red zone against Chicago, which went 2 of 7 inside the New York 20-yard line.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Avoiding harsh chemicals like bleach, fabric softeners, and the like will help keep your robe soft and absorbent as these formulas could break down the fabric, leave behind fabric-stiffening residue, or cause pilling and other concerns.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

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