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
That was a very satisfying and solidifying experience for all of us.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The rookie performed well during the first five games of the season, finally solidifying the left tackle spot.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Seventy-seven years later, Coupe is still in production—but Heath has continued to innovate and iterate in the decades since, solidifying itself as one of the most iconic and exciting brands in the dinnerware space.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
This chemical reaction causes the solution to form micelles that quickly aggregate into a soft gel, later solidifying into a porous oxide structure.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Dakota Johnson is yet again solidifying her status as an unbothered queen.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Sports, reality, and news/commentary programming have emerged as the dominant genres, solidifying FAST's position as one of the leading entertainment avenues.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The Nuggets now have five players set to earn at least $20 million during the 2026-27 season, solidifying their commitment to keeping a championship-caliber core intact.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent polling indicates Mamdani has maintained a strong lead in the New York City mayoral race, solidifying his position as the mayoral favorite despite challenges from rivals Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The rookie performed well during the first five games of the season, finally solidifying the left tackle spot.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Seventy-seven years later, Coupe is still in production—but Heath has continued to innovate and iterate in the decades since, solidifying itself as one of the most iconic and exciting brands in the dinnerware space.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
This chemical reaction causes the solution to form micelles that quickly aggregate into a soft gel, later solidifying into a porous oxide structure.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Dakota Johnson is yet again solidifying her status as an unbothered queen.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Sports, reality, and news/commentary programming have emerged as the dominant genres, solidifying FAST's position as one of the leading entertainment avenues.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The Nuggets now have five players set to earn at least $20 million during the 2026-27 season, solidifying their commitment to keeping a championship-caliber core intact.
—Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent polling indicates Mamdani has maintained a strong lead in the New York City mayoral race, solidifying his position as the mayoral favorite despite challenges from rivals Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidifying
Verb
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Mikie Sherrill, the successful Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey, made freezing electric rates a centerpiece of her victorious campaign, and got huge applause in mentioning the issue in her victory speech.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Temperatures will plummet below freezing early Monday thanks to a blast of Canadian air, the weather service said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Nov. 2025
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Starting pitchers have to face the same batters two or three times, forming a game plan to keep hitters guessing and then executing it.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Georgia really is forming an identity on offense.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The finale opens in the stillness that follows, grief hardening into vengeance.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The ad, purchased by the government of Ontario and broadcast on major US television networks, aired clips of the address, delivered from Camp David, where Reagan was soon to meet the prime minister of Japan at a time when American attitudes toward Japan were hardening.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 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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Look for signs like the cat stopping purring, stiffening, thrashing their tail, or hissing.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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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
Cite this Entry
“Solidifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidifying. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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